John Ternus Succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down from his day-to-day leadership role on September 1, 2026, transitioning to executive chairman. John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will assume the CEO position. Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, will focus on engaging with policymakers. Ternus, a long-time Apple executive involved in product development and hardware engineering, is expected to continue Apple's trajectory of growth and innovation, building on achievements like Apple Silicon. This leadership change marks the end of an era defined by Cook's operational and supply chain expertise.