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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Brian Yalung

Is Tim Cook Leaving Apple? Here's Why Tech Giant Pick John Ternus as New CEO

A massive leadership transition is coming to Apple as Tim Cook moves into a new role and John Ternus takes over. (Credit: Apple.com)

Effective 1 September 2026, Tim Cook will be stepping down as Apple chief executive officer, passing responsibility on to John Ternus. The 50-year-old engineer will become the Cupertino company's eighth CEO.

Cook, 65, will take on a new role as Apple executive chairman. This ends his 15-year reign as chief executive since taking over from co-founder Steve Jobs.

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