From Bengaluru to Microsoft and Google, Now Leading AI at Apple: Who is Amar Subramanyam

New Delhi: Apple, the American tech giant behind the iPhone, has made a major leadership change in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) division. The company has appointed Indian-origin researcher Amar Subramanyam as the new Vice President of AI.

Subramanyam brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as Corporate VP of AI at Microsoft and spent 16 years at Google. At Google, he led the engineering of the Gemini Assistant, one of the company’s flagship AI projects. At Apple, he succeeds John Giannandrea and will report directly to Software Chief Craig Federighi.

In his new role, Subramanyam will oversee key AI initiatives, including Apple Foundation Models, Machine Learning Research, and AI Safety & Evaluation. Apple stated that his deep expertise in AI and his ability to translate research into practical products and features will be critical to advancing Apple’s intelligent features.

About Amar Subramanyam
A native of Bengaluru, Subramanyam earned a Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering from Bengaluru University, followed by a PhD from the University of Washington. Over the years, he has contributed to some of the world’s leading tech companies, including Google’s DeepMind division, a major hub for AI research, and Microsoft, where he held several high-profile positions.

Apple CEO Tim Cook welcomed Subramanyam, saying, “John played a crucial role in building and advancing Apple’s AI. We are grateful for his contributions. Amar brings extraordinary AI expertise that will help us continue innovating and improving our users’ lives.”

With Subramanyam at the helm, Apple is expected to strengthen its AI capabilities and compete more aggressively with rivals like Google.