John Ternus officially takes over as Apple’s CEO on September 1, 2026, succeeding Tim Cook, who will remain with the company as executive chairman.
Cook’s 15-year tenure saw Apple’s market value rise from roughly $350 billion to more than $4 trillion, while annual revenue reached $416 billion in fiscal 2025.
Ternus, a longtime Apple executive, assumes leadership as the company faces growing competition in artificial intelligence.
His first major public appearance as CEO will come at Apple’s September 9 event, where he is expected to unveil the company’s latest products and innovations while signaling his approach to the growing AI race.
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