Financial Times profile sheds light on Apple’s new CEO John Ternus
The Financial Times detailed John Ternus’s background, reputation within Apple and his recent promotion to CEO, noting a smooth leadership transition and his private personal life.
John Ternus was appointed chief executive of Apple this week as Tim Cook moved to the role of executive chair. A profile published by the Financial Times provides new information about Ternus’s career, his standing among Apple staff and partners, and aspects of his personal life.
According to the report, Ternus is regarded inside Apple as highly competent and modest. Wendell Weeks, chief executive of Corning, a longtime Apple glass supplier, said Ternus demonstrated talent early in the development of the iPad and described him as a humble individual whose interest in race-car driving reflects a calm, dedicated approach to excellence.
A former Apple executive told the newspaper that Ternus was relatively unknown outside the hardware division, though his visibility within the company has risen over the past year. Tim Cook said Apple aimed for a seamless transition, and internal celebrations, including a party at Apple Park featuring music curated by Apple Music’s creative director, suggest the handover was well received.
The profile also notes that Ternus is married with children and was born and raised in California. He is expected to make his first public appearance as CEO at Apple’s upcoming iPhone launch event.