Apple Announces Leadership Shuffle: John Ternus to Become CEO, Johny Srouji Promoted to Chief Hardware Officer
Tim Cook to step down September 1; Srouji expands role overseeing hardware engineering and hardware technologies
Quick Look
- Apple announced John Ternus as its new CEO replacing Tim Cook from September 1, alongside promoting Johny Srouji to chief hardware officer.
- Srouji, who previously led Hardware Technologies and developed Apple's first A4 chip in 2008, will now oversee both Hardware Engineering and hardware technologies organizations.
- Tom Marieb will lead hardware engineering and report to Srouji.
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Why It Matters
Apple's leadership transition marks a significant moment in the company's history as Tim Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, passes the baton to John Ternus. The promotion of Johny Srouji to chief hardware officer recognizes his contributions to Apple's silicon strategy and hardware innovations.
In a major leadership shuffle, Apple announced John Ternus as its new chief executive officer (CEO) who will replace the existing CEO Tim Cook from September 1. The Cupertino-based company also promoted its senior executive Johny Srouji as chief hardware officer. Srouji, who most recently served as senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, will assume an expanded role leading Hardware Engineering, which John Ternus most recently oversaw. Alongside, he will also oversee the hardware technologies organization.
Who is Johny Srouji
Johny Srouji has built one of the world's strongest and most innovative teams of silicon and technology engineers, driving leading breakthroughs in custom chips and hardware technologies including Apple silicon, batteries, cameras, storage controllers, sensors, displays, cellular modems, and other critical areas across Apple's entire product line. Srouji joined Apple in 2008 to lead development of A4, the first Apple-designed system-on-a-chip. Prior to Apple, Srouji held senior positions at Intel and IBM in the area of processor development and design. He earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in Computer Science from Technion, Israel's Institute of Technology.
Tim Cook on Johny Srouji
“Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “He has played a singular role in driving Apple's silicon strategy, and his influence has been felt deeply not just inside the company, but across the industry. He has always led his organization with remarkable deftness and judgment, and time and again, his team has delivered breakthrough innovations that have transformed our products. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as Apple's chief hardware officer.”
John Ternus on Apple's new chief hardware officer Johny Srouji
“Johny has been an incredible partner on the executive team, and is going to be an extraordinary chief hardware officer,” said incoming Apple CEO John Ternus. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in our new roles.”
In his memo, Ternus announced that Tom Marieb will become the new leader of hardware engineering. He will report to Johny Srouji, he added.
Open Questions
- What specific date does the leadership change formally take effect?
- What new responsibilities will John Ternus take on beyond September 1?
- How will this leadership shuffle affect Apple's product roadmap?
