Apple hires Nate Gatten as vice president of government affairs
Apple has appointed Nate Gatten as vice president of government affairs, with his start date on August 31 and a reporting line to Jennifer Newstead. Gatten joins from American Airlines, where he led government affairs since 2017, and has prior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Fannie Mae. The company sought someone who could align with the Trump administration while maintaining cross-party relationships, a factor that matters as Congress remains competitive ahead of November midterms. The hire follows Lisa Jackson's retirement and Katherine Adams' interim role, and comes as Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman on September 1.
Nate Gatten will lead Apple's government affairs beginning August 31.
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Apple's longtime government affairs head retired. Katherine Adams filled the role temporarily. Gatten will assume the post as Apple navigates regulation and a CEO transition.
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