Johny Srouji
Johny Srouji | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 Haifa, Israel |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Senior vice president of Hardware Technologies at Apple Inc. |
Johny Srouji (Arabic: جوني سروجي; Hebrew: ג'וני סרוג'י; born 1964) is an Arab Israeli business leader serving as Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Technologies.
Early life and education
Originating from the Abbas district in Haifa, Srouji grew up in a middle-class Arab Christian household as the third among four siblings. His father, Farid, worked as a carpenter and specialized in crafting casting molds for Israel's Ministry of Defense. During his secondary education, Srouji demonstrated strong aptitude in mathematics and science, gaining exposure to computing through a teacher connected with the nearby Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He completed both his bachelor's degree with summa cum laude honors and a master's degree with magna cum laude distinction in computer science at the Technion.
Recognized for his straightforward leadership style, Srouji prioritizes candid communication and ongoing enhancement. He is proficient in Arabic, Hebrew, French, and English.
Career
Srouji spearheaded the creation of Apple's first internally designed system on a chip, the Apple A4, in 2008. He also founded Apple’s research and development center in Herzliya, Israel, which ranks as the company's second-largest facility worldwide.
In 2019, Intel identified Srouji as a potential candidate for its CEO position.
During Apple's 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), he introduced the strategic shift of the Macintosh product line from Intel's x86 processors to Apple’s custom Apple Silicon chips.
In 2022, Srouji announced a new Israeli R&D facility based in Jerusalem dedicated to advancing future Apple Silicon technologies. The following year, he disclosed intentions to expand Apple’s Haifa R&D center by doubling its capacity.
Awards
Johny Srouji was honored with a medal from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in recognition of his professional accomplishments and his role as an ambassador for the institution.
In 2025, he received IMEC's Innovation Award for his critical leadership in directing Apple's technological strategy through the development of Apple Silicon.