David Pratte

David Pratte is a seasoned professional in business operations and procurement, currently serving as the Director of Business Operations at Apple since April 2022. In this role, David leads global commercial relationships with Contract Manufacturers for various Apple products, including Watches and iPads. Having started at Apple in June 2007, David has held several key positions, including Senior Manager of Business Operations, where responsibilities included managing outsourced manufacturing partnerships. Previous roles include Senior Procurement Manager, Manager of Operations Product Development, and Procurement Manager, overseeing teams focused on capital equipment procurement and supply chain management across multiple product lines. David holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona.