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My Take
Craig Federighi is the reason Apple keynotes are actually fun to watch. He has impeccable comic timing for an engineering executive and the demos he runs are genuinely smooth. But the showmanship would mean nothing if the software underneath weren't his real legacy. He has steered iOS and macOS through enormous transitions, including the Mac's move to Apple Silicon, and he's the company's most visible voice on privacy. The "Hair Force One" nickname is affectionate for a reason. He makes deeply technical work feel approachable, which is harder than it looks. He's the rare engineer who's also a great communicator.
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Overview
Craig Federighi (born May 27, 1969) is an American software engineer and Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. Born in San Leandro, California, he earned degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and oversees the development of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. He is a familiar presence at Apple keynotes, where he is known for his energetic demos and silver hair, earning the nickname "Hair Force One."
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig Federighi
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイグ・フェデリギ
- Reading
- くれいぐ・ふぇでりぎ
- Born
- May 27, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- San Leandro, California, United States
- Occupation
- Computer scientist / Engineer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Berkeley
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig Federighi born?
Craig Federighi was born on May 27, 1969 and is 57 years old.
Where is Craig Federighi from?
Craig Federighi is from San Leandro, California, United States.
What does Craig Federighi do?
Craig Federighi works as Computer scientist, Engineer.
Where did Craig Federighi study?
Craig Federighi attended University of California, Berkeley.
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