Who Is John Ternus? Apple's New CEO Takes Over From Tim Cook
Overview Apple has completed the most consequential leadership transition in its modern corporate history, with John Ternus, formerly Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, officially assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026. After fifteen years leading the multi-trillion-dollar technology enterprise through unprecedented operational scaling and capital expansion, Tim Cook has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, shifting his