Apple names John Ternus CEO as Tim Cook steps down

supercarblondie.com • 05 Sep 20:05

Tim Cook stepped down as Apple’s chief executive after a 15-year tenure and was succeeded by senior vice president John Ternus. Cook’s era saw the launch of AirPods, which have generated roughly $10-12 billion in revenue.

9to5mac.com • 04 Sep 19:17

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.

Deadline • 01 Sep 23:59

Apple disclosed a $58 million pay package for John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook as chief executive, and outlined Cook’s new $2 million salary as executive chairman.

Fox Business • 01 Sep 20:24

Apple veteran John Ternus became chief executive on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook, who will remain as executive chairman. Ternus brings decades of hardware and product design experience to the position.

The Verge • 01 Sep 18:24

John Ternus, on his first day as Apple chief executive, thanked staff and announced a significant launch scheduled for the upcoming week.

TechCrunch • 01 Sep 18:02

John Ternus, who has spent 25 years at Apple and led its hardware engineering, became chief executive on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook, who will remain as executive chairman.

CNBC • 01 Sep 11:00

John Ternus assumes the role of Apple chief executive as the company faces rising component costs and pressure to advance its artificial-intelligence strategy.

The Verge • 01 Sep 11:00

Tim Cook is leaving Apple after a 15-year tenure, during which he expanded services, introduced Apple silicon and wearables, and grew the company’s market value, while also facing setbacks such as the Vision Pro, the abandoned Apple Car project, and App Store controversies.

AP News • 01 Sep 10:29

John Ternus assumes the chief executive role at Apple, succeeding Tim Cook, who will become executive chairman. The leadership change occurs as the company seeks to strengthen its artificial-intelligence efforts and manage supply-chain challenges.

Al Jazeera • 01 Sep 03:24

John Ternus, a senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, facing AI development and geopolitical challenges.

Mashable • 31 Aug 22:30

Tim Cook announced his departure as Apple chief executive on August 31, 2026, and will assume the role of executive chairman, while senior vice president John Ternus is set to take over as CEO.

Fox Business • 31 Aug 19:30

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down at the end of August after 15 years, remaining as executive chairman, while senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus will assume the CEO position.

MacRumors • 31 Aug 15:39

Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote an internal memo on his last day, thanking staff and confirming hardware engineering chief John Ternus will assume the role on September 1.

9to5Mac • 31 Aug 15:14

Tim Cook wrote a farewell note to Apple employees, thanking them and announcing that John Ternus will assume the CEO role the following day.

MacRumors • 31 Aug 12:42

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1 after 15 years, remaining as executive chairman, while hardware chief John Ternus is set to take over.

CNN • 31 Aug 09:00

Under Tim Cook, Apple’s stock rose over 2,000% and the company briefly reached a $5 trillion market value, while navigating U.S.-China tensions and regulatory challenges.

PCMag • 29 Aug 13:04

Tim Cook will leave the chief executive role at Apple after 15 years, becoming executive chairman, while senior hardware executive John Ternus will assume the CEO position on Sept. 1.