Effective September 1, Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, transitioning to the role of executive chairman of the Board of Directors. John Ternus, currently the Senior Vice President of hardware engineering, will succeed him. This leadership change received unanimous approval from Apple’s Board, allowing Cook to focus on handing over responsibilities during the summer.
Cook has led Apple since 2011, following the passing of co-founder Steve Jobs, and has been instrumental in introducing products like the AirPods, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. His tenure also saw a significant shift towards services with offerings such as Apple TV and Apple Music. In contrast, Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has a strong background in product design, previously serving as VP of hardware engineering and recently taking on a senior executive role.
Ternus expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead Apple and acknowledged the impact of both Jobs and Cook on his career. He highlighted his commitment to advancing Apple’s mission and shaping transformative products that enhance user experiences.