Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the board and John Ternus, currently senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become CEO effective September 1, 2026. The transition follows a long-term succession planning process approved by the Board of Directors. Cook will continue as CEO through the summer while working with Ternus on the transition.
Tim Cook has announced he is stepping down as CEO of Apple Inc. The company's board of directors will begin the search for a new chief executive officer to lead the technology company forward.
John Ternus, a 51-year-old former swimming champion, has been named as Tim Cook's successor to become Apple's next CEO. The announcement marks a leadership transition at one of the world's most valuable technology companies.
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO after 15 years in the role. John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as the new CEO. The leadership transition will take effect immediately.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down from his position at the technology company. Cook has led Apple since 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs as chief executive.
Tim Cook has stepped down as CEO of Apple, with Jeff Williams taking over as the new chief executive. The leadership transition marks a significant change for the technology company.