Tim Cook: “I am healthy. My energy is high, and I plan to be in this new role for a long time.”

Apple’s outgoing CEO and incoming executive chairman addressed employees today about the transition, Bloomberg reports. John Ternus, who will take over as CEO, also spoke to staff, noting that AI — something that Apple has struggled with, to put it mildly — is “going to create almost unlimited potential.” Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.