An Apple government is leaving the corporate after being filmed joking about fondling ‘big-breasted ladies’ in a viral TikTok video

• Apple exec Tony Blevins is leaving the corporate following a TikTok video of him making a crude joke.
• He was filmed earlier this month saying he fondles “big-breasted ladies” for a dwelling.
• Blevins is a 22-year Apple veteran who works with the corporate’s manufacturing and supply companions.

A senior Apple government is leaving the corporate after a video of him making a crass joke went viral on TikTok, Bloomberg studies. 

In a video printed September 5 by TikTok content material creator Daniel Mac, Tony Blevins — Apple’s vp of procurement — was approached whereas getting out of his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a uncommon supercar that may value greater than $500,000.

When requested what he does for a dwelling — the theme of lots of Mac’s movies — Blevins responded: “I’ve wealthy automobiles, play golf and fondle big-breasted ladies, however I take weekends and main holidays off.” 

He added: “Additionally, in case you’re , I’ve received a hell of a dental plan.” The video has since been preferred greater than 140,000 instances on TikTok. 

Bloomberg studies that the video attracted the eye of Apple staff, who’re stated to have flagged it to the corporate’s human assets division.

Apple then launched an investigation that resulted in Blevins’ group of six direct studies and several other hundred staff being faraway from below his administration, Bloomberg reported, citing individuals it stated have been conversant in the scenario. Now, Blevins is departing the corporate, Bloomberg reported. 

“I want to take this chance to sincerely apologize to anybody who was offended by my mistaken try at humor,” Blevins instructed Bloomberg. His feedback, he stated, have been a reference to the 1981 movie “Arthur,” which comprises an analogous phrase.

An Apple spokesperson didn’t instantly reply to Insider’s request for remark. 

Blevins has been with Apple for 22 years and studies to Chief Working Officer Jeff Williams. In accordance with a 2020 Wall Avenue Journal profile, he is thought of a shrewd negotiator and is answerable for making offers with Apple’s suppliers and manufacturing and supply companions.