On April 21, 2026, Apple announced a major personnel change: effective September 1, current CEO Tim Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, with John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, succeeding him as CEO. This adjustment, approved by the Board of Directors, is the result of Apple's long-term succession planning. Cook will continue to assist with company affairs, including communication with global policymakers. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has led the hardware development of multiple core products and is deemed a suitable candidate to lead Apple into the future.
