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Tim Cook Gets $47 Million to Stick Around as Apple Chair: His New Pay Check Nearly Matches New CEO John Ternus’ Package

New CEO John Ternus receives a $58 million pay package tied to Apple's performance, while Tim Cook transitions to executive chair for global policy engagement.

  • On Tuesday, John Ternus officially took over as Apple CEO, with the company revealing a $58 million annual compensation package in an SEC filing.
  • Ternus's $58 million package includes a $3 million salary and $55 million in annual equity awards beginning fiscal 2027, with 75% performance-based and 25% time-based RSUs.
  • Meanwhile, former Apple CEO Tim Cook transitioned to executive chairman, receiving a $47 million compensation package including a $2 million salary and $45 million in equity awards.
  • Cook will manage Apple's relationships with President Trump and the Chinese government in his new capacity, while executive Eddy Cue adds App Store oversight to his responsibilities.
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