Apple CEO Tim Cook to Step Down in September, John Ternus Named Successor

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that he is stepping down from his position as the CEO of the company. The outgoing CEO has penned a heartfelt farewell message to the global Apple community as he prepares to step down in September and transition into the role of executive chairman.

In his letter, Cook reflected on his 15 years and expressed gratitude for the millions of users who have shared their stories about how Apple has touched their lives. Cook revealed that for years his day started with reading emails from Apple users from across the world. The messages he received ranged from life-saving experiences with the Apple Watch to frustrations when something didn’t work as expected. He said that all those notes reminded him of the “beating heart of our shared humanity” and deepened his sense of responsibility to push Apple further.

In the letter, Cook also confirmed that John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will succeed him as CEO. He praised Ternus as a ‘brilliant engineer and thinker’ who has spent 25 years shaping Apple’s most beloved products. Cook emphasized Ternus’s integrity and passion for Apple’s mission, stating that fans will feel his impact in every new product and service.

Lastly, Cook thanked Apple users for showing their confidence in Apple’s products and services, noting that he grew up in a rural place and felt privileged to lead the company.