Apple’s Leadership Shift: Tim Cook to Executive Chairman, John Ternus Named CEO
Apple has announced a major leadership transition: Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors, and John Ternus, currently senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will step into the role of CEO on September 1, 2026. The board approved the change unanimously after a long-term succession planning process. Cook will remain CEO through the summer to work directly with Ternus on a smooth handover. A planned, orderly…