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Tim Cook Bids Farewell to Apple, John Ternus Takes Over as CEO on September 1

Tim Cook bids farewell as Apple CEO; John Ternus takes over on September 1.

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John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will assume the role of CEO on 2026-09-01. [1] Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, said on 2026-08-31 in a message on X that while his position changes the next day, his love for the Apple community will never change. [2] John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as CEO of Apple, marking the first leadership change for the company since 2011. [3] Tim Cook will step down as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. on his last day after a 15-year tenure. [4] Tim Cook announced on Monday that he is resigning as CEO of Apple, stating that his role will change but his love for the Apple community will not. [5] John Ternus will assume the position of CEO of Apple on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after nearly 15 years of leadership. [6] Tim Cook announced on September 1, 2026, that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple. [7] On September 1, 2026, Tim Cook will assume the role of executive chairman of the board of directors at Apple. [8] Tim Cook posted a farewell message on X on August 31, 2026, marking the end of his 15-year tenure as CEO of Apple. [9] Tim Cook stated in his post that his title would change the following day, August 32, 2026, effective September 1, 2026. [10] Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple effective September 1, ending a 15-year tenure that began in 2011. [11] Tim Cook will transition from his role as CEO to become the Executive Chair of the Apple Board of Directors. [12]
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  1. John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will assume the role of CEO on 2026-09-01. · elcomercio.pePeru
  2. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, said on 2026-08-31 in a message on X that while his position changes the next day, his love for the Apple community will never change. · elcomercio.pePeru
  3. John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as CEO of Apple, marking the first leadership change for the company since 2011. · theverge.com
  4. Tim Cook will step down as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. on his last day after a 15-year tenure. · indiatimes.comIndia
  5. Tim Cook announced on Monday that he is resigning as CEO of Apple, stating that his role will change but his love for the Apple community will not. · El Universal
  6. John Ternus will assume the position of CEO of Apple on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after nearly 15 years of leadership. · Diario Libre
  7. Tim Cook announced on September 1, 2026, that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple. · El Universo
  8. On September 1, 2026, Tim Cook will assume the role of executive chairman of the board of directors at Apple. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  9. Tim Cook posted a farewell message on X on August 31, 2026, marking the end of his 15-year tenure as CEO of Apple. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  10. Tim Cook stated in his post that his title would change the following day, August 32, 2026, effective September 1, 2026. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  11. Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple effective September 1, ending a 15-year tenure that began in 2011. · El Universal
  12. Tim Cook will transition from his role as CEO to become the Executive Chair of the Apple Board of Directors. · ltn.com.twTaiwan
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