US tech giant Apple will replace its chief financial officer at the start of 2025, the company announced on Monday. Luca Maestri will step down from the role on January 1, with Apple’s vice president of financial planning and analysis Kevan Parekh to take over. Maestri, who has been Apple chief financial officer (CFO) since 2014, will continue to lead the Corporate Services teams, including information systems and technology, information security, and real estate and development, reporting to Apple chief executive Tim Cook. “Luca has been an extraordinary partner in managing Apple for the long…