Apple procurement chief leaving after crude remarks on viral TikTok video surface: report
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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) executive Tony Blevins, the tech giant's vice president of procurement, is leaving the company after it was found he made crude remarks in a TikTok video, Bloomberg reported.
In the video, Blevins was approached by TikTok and Instagram creator Daniel Mac and asked as part of a series on owners of expensive cars what he did for a living. He responded by making a crude sexual remark aimed at women.

The news outlet noted that Blevins had been a 22-year veteran of Apple (AAPL). An internal investigation of his conduct was carried out.
Apple (AAPL) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha.
Blevins confirmed he would be leaving Apple (AAPL) and apologized for his remarks, saying "I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my mistaken attempt at humor."
In 2020, Blevins was the subject of a profile from The Wall Street Journal highlighting his importance at the company.
On Thursday, Bank of America downgraded Apple (AAPL) and cut iPhone estimates for the next few quarters.