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John Ternus will replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Cook will be executive chairman but will no longer run the company day to day. Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down from the job effective September 1, 2026. As has long been rumored, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will become Apple’s new CEO. While Cook will no longer serve as CEO, he will remain with the company in a different capacity as executive chairman. “As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world,” Apple says. In a statement, Cook offered the usual positive words about his time as CEO: It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world. Ternus added his own statement in the announcement: “I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that

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Apr 24, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet report
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Apr 24, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Apple's Next CEO Has a Different Battle Ahead - CNET

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Apr 22, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Will a new CEO help realize Apple’s smart home potential?

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Apr 22, 2026·EngadgetT2 · Outlet report
Here’s to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook - Engadget

Genius is nothing if it can’t get anything done. Tim Cook's tenure as Apple CEO ends September 1 when he takes the role of executive chair. He will be replaced by John Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran and head of its…

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Apr 22, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet report
From AI to iPhone Innovation: The Challenges Facing Apple's New CEO - CNET

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Apr 21, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
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…

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Apr 21, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Meet incoming Apple CEO John Ternus: Everything to know

As you may have heard, longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook is leaving his post this fall, opting to take on a more high-level role at the company. That means Apple has a new CEO, and his name is John Ternus. His face is…

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Apr 21, 2026·ZDNetT2 · Outlet report
5 Apple products explain my optimism for John Ternus as the next CEO - ZDNET

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Apr 21, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
The Mac is in good hands in Apple’s post-Cook era

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Apr 21, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
One more thing about Apple’s new CEO.

John Ternus takes over as Apple’s new CEO If you haven’t learned enough about John Ternus, this WSJ profile has a note about his race car hobbies, and a pic from his college yearbook. Posts from this author will be…

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Apr 21, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
John Ternus' challenges as new Apple boss - AI, Trump and product launches

Apple will have been planning this succession for a long time. Rumours were circulating for a while that 65-year-old Tim Cook was thinking about stepping down, and while a few potential replacements popped up, the name…

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Apr 21, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Apple’s pick to replace Tim Cook hints at its plans for the AI era | CNN Business

Apple’s announcement Monday that CEO Tim Cook will step down and John Ternus will take over signals a significant shift for Apple: The company is betting its future on the most rapidly evolving technology in the…

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Apr 21, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Tim Cook will still be Apple’s Trump whisperer

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Apr 20, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Who is John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple? | CNN Business

Apple veteran John Ternus will take over the $4 trillion company as CEO come September 1. “Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as…

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Apr 20, 2026·The Next WebT2 · Outlet report
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years, with hardware chief John Ternus taking over

This article was published on April 20, 2026 Summary: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO on 1 September after nearly 15 years, during which Apple’s market capitalisation grew from $348 billion to roughly $4 trillion…

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Apr 20, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet report
Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down With Role to Be Filled by John Ternus in September

Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook is stepping down. The tech giant revealed the leadership shakeup today, plotting a course for Cook to leave his position after 15 years in the role. Senior vice president of…

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Apr 20, 2026·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
John Ternus will replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Cook will be executive chairman but will no longer run the company day to day. Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down from the job effective September 1, 2026. As has long been rumored, Senior Vice President of Hardware…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNETApr 24, 2026

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeApr 22, 2026

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetApr 22, 2026

Genius is nothing if it can’t get anything done. Tim Cook's tenure as Apple CEO ends September 1 when he takes the role of executive chair. He will be replaced by John Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran and head of its hardware engineering…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNETApr 22, 2026

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeApr 21, 2026

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,…

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T2 · Outlet reportMashableApr 21, 2026

As you may have heard, longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook is leaving his post this fall, opting to take on a more high-level role at the company. That means Apple has a new CEO, and his name is John Ternus. His face is certainly recognizable if…

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