A key apple inc AAPL supply chain Executive, Tony Blevinssupposedly leaves the Tim cook-managed company.
What happened: Blevins will be retired after a tick tock Video of him making unkind remarks about women went viral, reported Bloomberg.
“I have fancy cars, play golf, and fondle women with big boobs, but I take weekends and major holidays off,” Blevins replied to a question from the TikTok creator Daniel Macaccording to the report.
@itsdanielmac Quite an occupation this man has… #Mercedes Benz #supercarstiktok #slr #Car ♬ Original sound – DANIEL MAC
Blevins can also be heard in the video saying he has a “damn good dental plan.”
The Apple veteran told Bloomberg, “I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere apologies to anyone who has been offended by my erroneous attempt at humor.”
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Why it matters: It was the decision of Apple’s chief operating officer jeff williams and Blevins separate ways. Blevins reported to the COO and to Cookpeople familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
The video reportedly prompted an expression of anger and became a topic of discussion at the Cupertino-based tech giant.
Blevins, Apple’s vice president of procurement known internally as “the Blevinator,” has a reputation for cutting costs, reported The Wall Street Journal.
Last year, the Journal described him as one of its “key executives” whose job it is to “harass suppliers to cut costs.”
Price promotion: On Thursday, Apple shares closed 4.9% lower at $142.48 in the regular session, according to data Gasoline Pro.
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