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Apple Fitness Chief Retires Amid Harassment Allegations

4/4/2026

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Apple’s fitness chief Jay Blahnik is retiring amid harassment allegations.
Reports allege he made inappropriate comments about Olympic skier Ted Ligety and engaged in misconduct.
Former employee Mandana Mofidi filed a lawsuit detailing harassment and retaliation, causing medical leave.
Apple denies wrongdoing and has settled one harassment complaint.
Internal reviews acknowledged issues with Blahnik’s behavior, and employees describe an abusive environment with extended medical leaves since 2022.

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Apple’s fitness chief Jay Blahnik is retiring amid harassment allegations.
Reports allege he made inappropriate comments about Olympic skier Ted Ligety and engaged in misconduct.
Former employee Mandana Mofidi filed a lawsuit detailing harassment and retaliation, causing medical leave.
Apple denies wrongdoing and has settled one harassment complaint.
Internal reviews acknowledged issues with Blahnik’s behavior, and employees describe an abusive environment with extended medical leaves since 2022.