Abdulfattah “John” Jandali (born 1931) is a Syrian-American academic and businessman best known as the biological father of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Although deeply connected to one of the most influential figures of the modern technology era, Jandali himself lived a life marked by privacy, discipline, and professional dedication.

Born in Homs, Syria, into a respected and traditional family, Jandali grew up in an environment that valued education and cultural heritage. His early upbringing emphasized discipline and achievement, qualities that shaped his later.