John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO

John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as Apple CEO on 1 September, becoming the company's new chief executive the day after Cook stepped down. Ternus, a longtime Apple veteran and hardware engineering executive, took over on Tuesday in a leadership transition that keeps an insider at the helm.

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Guardian Published 1 September 2026

Who is John Ternus, Apple’s next CEO?

Hardware engineering executive succeeding Tim Cook is a longtime Apple insider, indicating company will continue strategy that has led to record profits Tim Cook stepped down as CEO of Apple on 31 August. John Ternus, a longtime company veteran, succeeded him the next day as the company’s new chief executive. Cook has transitioned to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. Ternus, a hardware en…

CBS Published 1 September 2026

Apple's new CEO takes over

John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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