John Ternus to Succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Apple has announced that John Ternus, the company's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO, effective September 1, 2026. Cook will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board, continuing to engage with policymakers worldwide.

Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has been instrumental in the development of key products, including the iPad, iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. He was promoted to senior vice president of hardware engineering in 2021.

In a statement, Cook expressed his confidence in Ternus's leadership, describing him as a visionary with the integrity and honor to lead Apple into the future.

Ternus holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also a competitive swimmer. Prior to joining Apple, he worked as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems.

This leadership transition comes as Apple continues to focus on innovation and maintaining its position as a leader in the technology industry.