Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, John Ternus taking over

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April 20, 2026, 8:42 PM

• •Tim Cook's tenure as CEO of Apple is coming to an end.
• •John Ternus, currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will become the new CEO.
• •Cook will remain at Apple as Executive Chairman.
• •Arthur Levinson will become lead independent director.
• •Cook's leadership saw Apple's annual revenue increase substantially.
• •Ternus has been involved in many key Apple products over the past decade.
• •Ternus has a focus on product durability and repairability.

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO on September 1st, 2024, after leading the company since 2011, succeeded by John Ternus. Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman while Ternus joins the board of directors. Cook's tenure saw massive growth, transforming Apple into a $4 trillion business, and he leaves a legacy of innovation. Ternus, with a long history at Apple, brings a focus on product durability and repairability, making him a fitting successor for the company's future.

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