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Title: Apple fitness exec accused of creating toxic workplace environment

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:55:56 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-fitne...

Jay Blahnik is Apple's vice president of fitness technologies and responsible
for leading a team of about 100 people. After a lengthy period consulting for
Nike, he joined the company in 2013 to help with the launch of the Apple
Watch and programs such as Apple Fitness+. Today, The New York Times reported
on allegations that Blahnik created a toxic workplace environment, with his
behaviors described as "verbally abusive, manipulative and inappropriate."

He and Apple are currently being sued by one former employee, and the company
has already settled a separate complaint against Blahnik that accused him of
sexual harassment. In addition, sources told the Times that about a tenth of
Blahnik's reports have sought extended health or medical leave since 2022.
Apple reportedly conducted an internal investigation into Blahnik but found
no evidence of wrongdoing. Employees told the publication that they felt the
company was more committed to protecting a notable executive than addressing
workers' concerns.

"We strongly disagree with the premise of this story, and there are many
inaccurate claims and mischaracterizations," Lance Lin, a spokesperson from
Apple, told the Times in response to the paper's report. He declined to
provide specifics on those inaccuracies and said the company did not discuss
matters involving individual employees for privacy concerns. "We will
continue to share the facts through the legal process."

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-
tech/apple-fitness-exec-accused-of-creating-toxic-workplace-environment-
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