John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO

US-based technology giant Apple on Tuesday formally ushered in a new leadership era as John Ternus took over as chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Tim Cook — who led the world’s most valuable technology company for 15 years.

Ternus becomes Apple’s CEO effective September 1, marking the end of Cook’s tenure that began in August 2011 following the departure of co-founder Steve Jobs.

Cook has moved to the newly created role of executive chairman, where he will focus on engaging with global policymakers



and assisting with select company matters.

In addition, Ternus has also joined Apple’s board of directors.

Ternus joined Apple’s product design team in 2001 and became senior vice president of hardware engineering in 2021. He has overseen hardware engineering across Apple’s product portfolio and played a key role in the development of the iPad, AirPods and multiple generations of the iPhone and Mac.

Moreover, his team most recently launched the ultrathin iPhone Air and the new MacBook Neo.