Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson studied chemical engineering at Tulane University, graduating summa cum laude in 1983, and received a master's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University in 1986. She began her career at the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1987, later served in New Jersey state government, and in 2009 became the Administrator of the EPA, leaving that post in 2013.

Jackson joined Apple in 2013 as vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, reporting to Tim Cook. In that job she directed Apple's environmental programs, including the use of renewable energy at its facilities and its programs for recycled materials. In 2020 Apple announced its goal to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain and product life cycle by 2030. She also had a role in government affairs and in programs such as the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.

In December 2025 Apple announced that she would retire in late January 2026. The environment and social initiatives teams were placed under Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan.

Jackson was one of the best-known figures on Apple's executive team outside the technology industry. She represented Apple in conversations with governments and at climate events, and she presented environmental progress at several Apple events, often alongside products made with recycled materials.