Diversity

Apple announced the retirements of General Counsel Kate Adams and VP for Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson. Meta’s chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead will assume Apple’s general counsel role in March, with Jackson’s government‑affairs team reporting to her next year. Adams, who joined from Honeywell in 2017, oversaw litigation and antitrust challenges, while Jackson—formerly EPA administrator—led diversity, climate and the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. The reshuffle aims to tighten legal‑policy coordination amid rising global regulation, while preserving Apple’s ESG momentum and supporting its AI and innovation agenda.

Jamf’s VP of Global Channel Sales Marc Botham was named a 2025 Inclusive Channel Leader by CRN. His diversity initiatives drove 37% partner leadership roles to underrepresented groups, surpassing industry averages. Key programs included a mentorship pipeline boosting female-led partners by 41% YoY, tailored financing for minority businesses, and cross-cultural training adopted by 92% of partners. Jamf’s inclusive approach increased partner retention by 28% and amplified deal sizes by 19%, aligning with rising ESG priorities in enterprise tech.