Director, Business Development & Regulatory Management

Apple is seeking a visionary and highly strategic Director of Business Development and Regulatory Management to lead our market intelligence, strategic partner ecosystem, and regulatory response for AI features, data governance, and frontier technologies in Greater China. In this highly visible, dual-faceted role, you will be the commercial driving force behind bringing Apple’s next-generation services to life, while acting as the critical bridge between China’s regulatory bodies and Apple’s global business, privacy, and engineering teams. You will identify cutting-edge technologies, negotiate complex strategic deals, drive the strategy for Cross Border Data Transfer (CBDT) and AI regulatory filings, and orchestrate cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud technologies and AI infrastructure, a proven leadership background within China's top-tier technology ecosystem, and practical, hands-on expertise navigating China’s evolving data and cybersecurity frameworks.