Tim Cook, the current CEO of Apple, will step down from his position on September 1, 2026. As he gets ready to end his tenure as chief executive, he has penned an open letter to the entire Apple community.
Cook said that he starts his day reading notes from Apple users all over the world, which fills him with an indescribable gratitude. According to Cook, Ternus is the perfect person to take over as Apple’s CEO.
John Ternus is set to succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, with the transition taking effect on September 1, 2026. Until that date, Cook will retain his position as chief executive. Once Ternus steps into the CEO role, Cook will shift into a new capacity as executive chairman, where he will continue to provide strategic guidance to Apple.