Apple’s top App Store executive, Phil Schiller, has left his post after 35 years at the company, in a series of high-level exits that mark a significant shift in the tech giant’s leadership. Schiller’s departure, following the retirement of key figures like CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams, signals a transition to a new generation of corporate leaders.

But Schiller won’t be fully retiring; he’s staying on as an Apple Fellow, a role reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions. While the exact nature of his new role is unclear, insiders suggest it may be a step towards his eventual retirement. His exit comes as Apple delegates day-to-day App Store operations to Carson Oliver and transitions the division from the marketing department to the services division.

The shake-up extends beyond Schiller. Apple also lost Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams in December, with Jennifer Bailey set to retire in October. Even the Vision Pro team, led by Paul Meade, has seen significant downsizing. As John Ternus steps in as CEO, he faces the challenge of repopulating the company with fresh talent.

For humanity, this reflects the ever-evolving nature of the tech industry, where leadership changes can have significant impacts on the future of technology. Schiller’s exit, however, is just one piece in the larger puzzle of Apple’s ongoing transformation.