Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO in September, John Ternus to Succeed
Cook, 65, will become executive chairman after 15 years as CEO, leaving Apple worth US$4 trillion
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- Apple announced Monday that CEO Tim Cook will step down in September, passing the leadership to veteran John Ternus.
- Cook, 65, will become executive chairman after 15 years at the helm, having taken over from Steve Jobs in 2011.
- He joined Apple in 1998 and helped build the company into a US$4 trillion giant.
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Tim Cook has led Apple for 15 years since taking over from Steve Jobs in 2011. Under his leadership, Apple grew from a US$500 billion company to a US$4 trillion giant, expanding the product line significantly.
Apple on Monday announced that Tim Cook will step down as the tech giant's chief executive officer in September, handing the top job to company veteran John Ternus. The announcement answers long-simmering questions about a successor for 65-year-old Cook, who said he will become executive chairman of the board when he cedes Apple's CEO position.
"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," Cook said in a statement.
Cook joined Apple in 1998, rising through the ranks and helping drive its success as chief operating officer coordinating the iPhone maker's complex supply chain. He became chief executive in 2011 after its iconic co-founder and leader Steve Jobs left due to health issues.
Cook is credited with expanding Apple's product line and ramping up the company's value to some US$4 trillion based on the value of its shares.
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John Ternus will likely maintain Apple's current product strategy while seeking new growth areas
Probable · En meses
Cook will remain involved as executive chairman, providing guidance during transition
Muy probable · En meses
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific products will John Ternus focus on?
- How much involvement will Cook have as executive chairman?
