Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella congratulates Apple's new CEO John Ternus and shares 'All the Best' message for Tim Cook
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly congratulated Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus and praised outgoing CEO Tim Cook following Apple's leadership announcement on April 20, 2026.
Cook, who transformed Apple into a $4 trillion company during his nearly 15-year tenure, will transition to executive chairman in September 2026, with Ternus—Apple's hardware engineering chief—taking the top job.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai also extended his congratulations.
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