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Apple hires former Meta executive Scott Tucker to lead global litigation
Key points
- Apple hired Scott Tucker from Meta for global litigation.
- Tucker will be VP of Global Litigation and Financial Services.
- The role is new, covering commercial, patent, and financial legal matters.
- Heather Grenier will now report to Tucker.
Apple's New Litigation Head
Apple has appointed Scott Tucker as its Vice President of Global Litigation and Financial Services. Tucker previously served as Meta's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Global Litigation for nearly six years. This new position at Apple will encompass commercial and patent litigation globally, as well as legal matters related to the company's financial products.
Legal Team Reorganization
This hiring is part of an ongoing restructuring within Apple's legal department. Earlier this year, Jennifer Newstead, Meta's former chief legal officer, joined Apple as its new general counsel, succeeding Kate Adams. Newstead's responsibilities later expanded to include government affairs after Lisa Jackson's retirement, consolidating legal and government affairs under one executive.
Reporting Structure Changes
With Tucker's arrival, Heather Grenier, Apple's Vice President of Commercial and Competition Litigation, will now report directly to Tucker instead of General Counsel Jennifer Newstead. Grenier will maintain her position on Newstead's legal leadership team. Additionally, Kyle Andeer's responsibilities have expanded to include international legal matters, online child safety, cybersecurity, and law enforcement.
Background of Key Personnel
Scott Tucker joined Meta in 2021 and previously held a senior legal role at Morgan Stanley. Jennifer Newstead, who brought Tucker to Apple, also previously worked with him at Meta. These changes reflect a continued effort to refine Apple's legal and government affairs leadership.
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Apple appointed Scott Tucker, formerly Meta's VP and Deputy General Counsel for Global Litigation, as its new Vice President of Global Litigation and Financial Services. This new role will oversee commercial and patent litigation worldwide and manage legal matters for Apple's financial offerings, continuing a series of changes in Apple's legal department.