Tim Cook becomes Chairman of the Board, John Ternus the new Apple chief
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TL;DR
Apple is making it official: Tim Cook becomes Executive Chairman on Sept. 1, 2026, while hardware chief John Ternus takes over as CEO. Apple says the move is a long-planned, board-approved handoff built for a smooth transition.
Summary
Apple said Tim Cook will become executive chairman of its board, while John Ternus, currently senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become CEO on September 1, 2026. The board unanimously approved the leadership change as part of a long-term succession plan. Cook will remain CEO through the summer to help ensure a smooth transition and will later support the company, including work with global policymakers.
