John Ternus will replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO

In a significant leadership transition, Tim Cook will officially step down as CEO of Apple on September 1, 2026. As anticipated, John Ternus, the company’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is poised to take over the helm of the tech giant. Although Cook will vacate the CEO position, he will continue to contribute to Apple in a new role as executive chairman. In this capacity, he will focus on various responsibilities, including fostering relationships with global policymakers. Expressing his sentiments about his tenure, Cook remarked, "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. My love for Apple runs deep, and I am profoundly thankful for the chance to collaborate with an exceptional team dedicated to enhancing our customers' lives through innovative products and services." Ternus also shared his thoughts on the announcement, stating, "I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the core values and vision that have characterized this remarkable company for the past fifty years." This change marks a new chapter for Apple as it continues to shape the future of technology.