John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple chief executive
Apple has named John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as chief executive after Cook’s 15 years leading the company.
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- Apple has named John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as chief executive after Cook’s 15 years leading the company.
John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as Apple’s chief executive, ending Cook’s 15-year tenure at the head of the technology company, according to a report published on September 1, 2026.
The leadership change comes as Apple prepares for a product-launch period. Al Jazeera reported that the company is entering the transition with a focus on innovation and ahead of an event that could include foldable devices.
The available source item did not specify the effective date of the transition or describe Cook’s next role. Those details were not independently established in the material reviewed for this report.
