Angela Ahrendts takes over as Apple head of retail

Angela Ahrendts has officially taken over as Apple’s new head of retail. Her official title is Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores, as seen on Apple’s leadership website. Ahrendts was previously CEO of Burberry, and had executive roles at Liz Claiborne and Donna Karan International prior to that. Prior to hiring Ahrendts, Apple was without a retail chief since late October 2012, when John Browett left the company.