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# Siri chief Mike Rockwell is weighing whether to step back, report says

Gurman says Rockwell could leave his Siri AI role during 2027, or Apple altogether. Apple has not commented.

Leaked on 08 November 2026

![Screenshot of @markgurman's X post: Also in Power On: Mike Rockwell, the Apple executive who helped rescue Siri AI, continues to seriously consider leaving his role as Siri chi](https://leakly.com/assets/images/mike-rockwell-siri-role-may-end-hero.jpg)

@markgurman's post on X, with counts as of 09 Nov 2026 12:49 UTC. [Live post on X](https://x.com/markgurman/status/2119452607349768583)

Mike Rockwell, who led Apple Vision Pro before taking over Siri AI, is seriously considering his future, according to Mark Gurman (@markgurman). [AppleInsider](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/11/08/siri-ai-chief-may-step-down-as-more-apple-departures-are-rumored) relayed the report: Rockwell could step down as head of Siri AI during 2027, and he might leave Apple entirely.

> **Mark Gurman** @markgurman
>
> Also in Power On: Mike Rockwell, the Apple executive who helped rescue Siri AI, continues to seriously consider leaving his role as Siri chief — or Apple altogether — next year. His departure would be a major blow as Apple looks to accelerate. https://t.co/2LJdbFWkju
>
> 549 likes · 26 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
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> — Mark Gurman (@markgurman) [November 8, 2026](https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/2119452607349768583)

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If he does, the report expects his duties to be split between former Google AI executive Amar Subramanya and Sebastien Marineau. AppleInsider notes that Marineau reports to Craig Federighi, and that there is no indication Federighi plans to leave soon.

Apple has not commented. Gurman framed the move as a possibility, not a decision.

## What we know

* Gurman reported that Rockwell is weighing stepping down from Siri AI in 2027.
* Subramanya and Marineau were named as likely successors for his duties.

## What we don't know

* Whether Rockwell has made a decision.
* Timing of any change.

## What would confirm it

An Apple leadership update or a statement from Rockwell.

## Sources

* [Original X post by @markgurman](https://x.com/markgurman/status/2119452607349768583)
* [Siri AI chief may leave Apple](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/11/08/siri-ai-chief-may-step-down-as-more-apple-departures-are-rumored)

[Unconfirmed]

## What happened later

Apple has not commented. Gurman framed the move as a possibility, not a decision.

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