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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Marty Vergel Baes

Who is John Ternus? Age, Net Worth, Family and Replacing Tim Cook at Apple's Helm

A historic leadership transition at Apple Inc. signals a decisive shift towards engineering-led innovation as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook as CEO. Cook, who has led the company since 2011, will transition to the role of executive chairman while remaining CEO through the summer, with the handover confirmed for 1 September 2026.

Ternus, 51, currently serves as Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who profiled Ternus in March 2026, consistently identified him as the most likely successor following former chief operating officer Jeff Williams's reduced operational role in 2025.

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