Dan Riccio

Dan Riccio is an American business executive and engineer, best known for his work at Apple Inc., where he served as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.

Early Life and Education

Riccio was born and raised in the United States. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Career

Riccio began his career in the technology industry at Compaq, a now-defunct computer company. He joined Apple Inc. in 1998, initially working on the company's Power Macintosh product line.

In 2010, Riccio was promoted to Vice President of iPad Hardware Engineering, where he oversaw the development of the first iPad. His success in this role led to his promotion to Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering in 2012, succeeding Bob Mansfield. In this position, Riccio led the hardware engineering teams responsible for the development of Apple's entire product line, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other devices.

In 2021, Apple announced that Riccio would transition to a new role, focusing on an unspecified new project.

Personal Life

Riccio is known for his privacy and keeps a low public profile. He is married and has children.

Recognition

Riccio's contributions to Apple's hardware engineering have been widely recognized. He is often credited with the success of several of Apple's most popular products, including the iPhone and iPad.

See Also

• Apple Inc.
• iPad
• iPhone
• Mac
• Bob Mansfield