Apple CEO Transition: John Ternus Takes the Helm from Tim Cook
Tim Cook has officially stepped down as CEO of Apple, passing the torch to John Ternus, the company's former hardware chief. Ternus wasted no time in making his presence felt—his first memo to staff promised a "huge launch next week," a timing that puts Apple's next iPhone event squarely on his desk before he's even settled into the corner office.
Cook isn't leaving entirely; he's transitioning to the newly created role of Executive Chairman, where he'll focus on policy matters. This marks the end of an era for Apple, with Cook having led the company since 2011 following Steve Jobs' resignation. Under his tenure, Apple grew into a multi-trillion-dollar company and expanded into new product categories including the Apple Watch and Vision Pro.
Ternus, who has been with Apple since 2001, built his reputation overseeing hardware engineering across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. His hardware expertise now guides Apple into what many see as a pivotal period, with AI features and new device categories on the horizon.