On Saturday we reported that Apple's CEO Tim Cook is to testify in the Epic Games upcoming trial. Today we're learning of a coincidental retirement of  Apple Inc.’s executive in charge of App Store developer relations.  His role has been filled by Susan Prescott, a respected Apple marketing executive who also oversees marketing for Apple’s own apps, services and enterprise initiatives.

Ron Okamoto was hired by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2001 as vice president of developer relations.  He also helped oversee the app-review process develop policies, distribution of tools and more.

Bloomberg revealed that "Okamoto’s status as a former employee was disclosed Friday in a witness list provided by Apple to the court for its upcoming trial versus Fortnite developer Epic Games Inc. The witness list said a deposition by Okamoto may be used in the trial and that he can testify about the App Store’s policies, business model, developer tools, and agreements between Apple and third-party developers."