Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down, John Ternus takes helm in AI era

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down on Sept. 1, handing leadership to John Ternus.

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John Ternus, currently Apple's hardware chief, will succeed Tim Cook as the new CEO. ^[1] Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO on September 1, 2026, and will transition to the role of executive chairman. ^[2] John Ternus, previously the head of Apple's hardware business, will assume the CEO position. ^[3] Tim Cook stepped down as CEO of Apple on 2026-07-11 after 15 years in the role, handing over leadership to John Ternus. ^[4] Apple's annual sales rose from US$108 billion at the start of Cook's tenure to US$416 billion in the last fiscal year. ^[5] Apple's profit grew more than fourfold to US$112 billion during Cook's tenure. ^[6] Tim Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, where he will manage Apple's relationships with politicians and regulators. ^[7]

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John Ternus, currently Apple's hardware chief, will succeed Tim Cook as the new CEO. · The Globe and Mail

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO on September 1, 2026, and will transition to the role of executive chairman. · The Globe and Mail

John Ternus, previously the head of Apple's hardware business, will assume the CEO position. ·

www.24chasa.bg

Tim Cook stepped down as CEO of Apple on 2026-07-11 after 15 years in the role, handing over leadership to John Ternus. ·

www.24chasa.bg

Apple's annual sales rose from US$108 billion at the start of Cook's tenure to US$416 billion in the last fiscal year. · The Globe and Mail

Apple's profit grew more than fourfold to US$112 billion during Cook's tenure. · The Globe and Mail

Tim Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, where he will manage Apple's relationships with politicians and regulators. ·

www.24chasa.bg

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