Apple's Diversity Chief Leaves as Companies Vow to Tackle Racism
- Apple VP of Inclusion and Diversity Smith had joined in 2017
- Company planning $100 million initiative to promote equality
May 19: The Persistent 'Perception Gap' Between White and Black Professionals
This article is for subscribers only.
Apple Inc.’s head of diversity and inclusion Christie Smith is leaving the iPhone company, according to people familiar with the matter.
Last week, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said Apple is launching a $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, adding to the company’s response to the police killing of George Floyd last month. Earlier this month, Cook wrote in a letter to employees and customers that society needs to do more to push equality, particularly for Black people.