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’s head of user interface design, Alan Dye, will reportedly join Meta

, in a notable shift of executive talent in Silicon Valley.

Apple confirmed Dye’s departure and CEO Tim Cook said in a statement that the company prioritizes design and has a strong team. The statement said that veteran designer Stephen Lemay will succeed Dye.

“Steve Lemay has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999,” Cook said in a statement.