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Apple CEO Tim Cook Resigns
In a landmark leadership transition, Apple Inc. announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO after leading the tech giant through a period of unprecedented growth.
John Ternus, a long-time insider and head of hardware engineering, has been appointed as the next leader to guide the company through an AI-driven industry shift.
Cook will remain deeply involved with the organization by assuming the position of executive chairman of the board.
The transition follows a comprehensive long-term succession planning process approved unanimously by the board of directors.
John Ternus
Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering
Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering
Apple Inc.
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
Steve Jobs
American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955–2011)
American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955–2011)