Apple Names John Ternus New CEO to Replace Tim Cook
Current head of hardware engineering to take over on 1 September as Cook becomes executive chairman
L'essentiel
- Apple has appointed John Ternus, currently head of hardware engineering and a 25-year veteran of the company, as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook.
- Ternus will assume the role on 1 September, with Cook staying on through the summer to assist with the transition before moving to executive chairman.
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Tim Cook has served as Apple's CEO since 2011, taking over from Steve Jobs. John Ternus has been head of hardware engineering and has been with Apple for 25 years, overseeing development of major products including iPhones and Macs.
Apple has named John Ternus as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook, who will become executive chairman at the technology giant. Ternus, currently the head of hardware engineering who has been at Apple for 25 years, will take over from Cook on 1 September. He will stay as chief executive through the summer to work with Ternus on the transition after which he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world". Cook described the job as "the greatest privilege of my life" and said Ternus had "the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator and the heart to lead with integrity and honour".
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John Ternus will officially assume CEO role on 1 September 2026
Très probable · En quelques mois
Tim Cook will remain engaged with Apple in executive chairman role
Très probable · En quelques mois
Questions ouvertes
- What specific responsibilities will Cook have as executive chairman?
- How will this transition affect Apple's product roadmap?
