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Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over

  • On Monday, Apple announced that Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will become Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026, with current CEO Tim Cook transitioning to executive chairman.
  • Cook's 15-year tenure transformed Apple from approximately $350 billion to $4 trillion, representing more than 1,000% growth; the transition follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process.
  • A 25-year Apple veteran, Ternus led hardware engineering for the Mac, iPad, and AirPods. Cook praised him as a "visionary" with "the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator."
  • Shares fell less than 1% in after-hours trading following the announcement, as analysts noted pressure on Ternus to accelerate artificial intelligence integration against rivals Google and Meta.
  • Ternus faces pressure to drive growth in new hardware categories including foldable devices and smart glasses, while Cook remains at Apple as executive chairman, focusing on global policy engagement.
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Apple announced on Monday, April 21, that Tim Cook will leave the post of CEO on September 1, after 15 years in command of the company. John Ternus, current senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace him as CEO.Cook, 65, will remain in Apple as executive chairman of the board of directors, replacing Arthur Levinson, who held that position for the past 15 years.The transition was unanimously approved by the board of directors and…

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Forbes broke the news in United States on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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