John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO

John Ternus officially became the chief executive officer of Apple on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure. The leadership transition marks the beginning of a new era for the technology giant, with Ternus, a 25-year company veteran and former senior vice president of hardware engineering, now at the helm. Cook, who announced his intention to step down in April, has transitioned to the role of executive chairman of Apple's board. In a farewell memo to employees, Cook expressed confidence in his successor, stating he took "enormous comfort in handing the helm to someone as brilliant and wonderful and capable as John.