John Ternus to Succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO in September
Apple announces John Ternus will replace Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, with Cook transitioning to executive chairman.
Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. John Ternus, currently the senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Cook as CEO and join Apple's board of directors on the same date.
Cook expressed his gratitude for his tenure, stating, "It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company."
Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has led hardware engineering efforts for products including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
Arthur Levinson, Apple's non-executive chairman for the past 15 years, will become the lead independent director effective September 1.
This leadership transition comes as Apple continues to focus on innovation and maintaining its position as a leader in the technology industry.