Apple names Steve Dowling interim head of public relations

By Adam Zeis
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Apple has named Steve Dowling as their new interim head of public relations. Taking over where former VP of worldwide corporate communications, Katie Cotton, left off, Dowling will hold down the job for now while Apple continues their search for a full-time role. Dowling was reportedly appointed by Tim Cook himself, so it's still possible he could stay on in the role permanently.

Apple has been working hard on public relations and being more approachable than in the past, so Dowling will now head up the team as those efforts move forward. Dowling will report directly to Tim Cook.

Apple has confirmed Dowling's new position but declined to comment further.

Source: Re/Code

Adam Zeis
Adam Zeis
Editorial Director - High Yield

After getting his start writing about BlackBerry in 2008, Adam is the Editorial Director of High-Yield content at Future. Leading an outstanding team, he oversees many of the articles the publisher produces about subscriptions and services – VPN, TV streaming and antivirus software. From buying guides and how to watch content, to deal news and in-depth reviews. Adam's work can be seen on numerous Future brands including TechRadar, Tom's Guide, T3, TTR, Android Central, iMore and Real Homes. 

3 Comments
  • I assumed the reason for "interim" is that they have agreed terms with someone who is currently contracted elsewhere, but its too early to announce, and they don't want Dowling to appear demoted when the new person arrives. It took them ages to sort out retail after Ron Johnson left, maybe they think its best to wait for the right person.
  • It's "interim" until they have gone through everyone's C.V.'s. He still may get the post full-time.
  • Naming you "Interim" anything, they're basically saying, "You're just good enough to do this job for a few weeks until we find someone better." Posted via the Android iMore App!