Apple?s Phil Schiller will step down from his role as VP of marketing

I’ll keep working here as long as they will have me, I bleed six colors, but I also want to make some time in the years ahead for my family, friends, and a few personal projects I care deeply about.Apple has seen some other prominent executive departures over the past couple of years, including former design chief Jony Ive (who like Schiller said his involvement would continue in a reduced capacity) and retail head Angela Ahrendts.Further ReadingApple is making big changes to the App Store under Phil Schiller’s leadOne of the roles that Schiller has held and that it appears he will continue to perform is leading the App Store's approval and submission process. Some critics believe Apple's enforcement of various rules in the App Store is overly restrictive, and others still claim the company's policies and revenue share are anticompetitive.Apple—often through interviews or statements given by Schiller himself—has made the case that it has enacted and enforced its policies to ensure quality user experiences.Listing image by AppleYou must login or create an account to comment.Join the Ars Orbital Transmission mailing list to get weekly updates delivered to your inbox.