John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years - Al Jazeera
John Ternus has officially succeeded Tim Cook as the CEO of Apple after a 15-year transition period. Ternus, formerly the head of hardware engineering, is expected to focus on integrating AI with Apple's device portfolio.
Why it matters
This leadership change marks a significant strategic shift for one of the world's most valuable companies as it navigates the future of hardware and AI.
Apple gears up for innovation under Ternus before a new product launch event that could include foldable phones.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info John Ternus (seen above) joined Apple in 2001 and has predominantly focused on hardware engineering at the firm [File: David Swanson/Reuters] By Andy Hirschfeld Published On 1 Sep 2026 1 Sep 2026 John Ternus has officially taken over as the chief executive officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook, who ended a 15-year tenure leading the tech giant.
Ternus, who took the helm on Tuesday, had been serving as the senior vice president for hardware engineering at the Cupertino, California-based company since 2021.
When Apple announced the transition in April, the company said that Cook will move into the role of executive chairman.
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