An Apple Inc. The veteran who led work on home devices and helped launch an electric vehicle effort is leaving for Rivian Automotive Inc., marking another veteran departure for the iPhone maker.
DJ Novotny, a vice president of hardware engineering, informed colleagues of his departure on Friday, according to people with knowledge of the matter. He will be senior vice president of vehicle programs at Rivian, maker of electric SUVs and pickup trucks, and will report to the chief executive officer. RJ ScaringeDiscussions on undeclared matters, said the people, who did not want to be named.