John Ternus to become Apple’s next CEO as Tim Cook steps down

Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, transitioning into the role of executive chairman, while longtime hardware engineering leader John Ternus will become the company’s next CEO. Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, oversaw major product expansions including AirPods, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, as well as the company’s shift toward services. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001 and has been central to its hardware design efforts, is positioned as a continuity figure with deep product roots. Apple says the transition was unanimously approved by its board, with Cook assisting throughout the summer.

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