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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 04/02/2026 08:58 EDT

Apple VP Behind Activity Rings Retiring After Misconduct Claims

Apple's vice president of fitness technologies Jay Blahnik will retire this summer, bringing to an end a 13-year stint with Apple that was marred by accusations that he created a toxic work environment and sexually harassed an employee.


In an email to employees this week, Apple said Blahnik, 57, will retire in July "to spend time with his family and make an exciting move to New York City," according to The New York Times.

Blahnik joined Apple in 2013 after two decades as a consultant at Nike. He pla

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