Read Tim Cook’s final message as CEO to Apple staff

Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO was August 31, 2026. He marked the occasion by sending a heartfelt memo to all employees, expressing his gratitude for their hard work and dedication. According to The Verge, Cook also posted a message on social media, saying "Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO. My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will."

In his memo, Cook reflected on his time at Apple, stating that his success was due to the efforts of his team. He described the company culture as something truly special, saying "This place is proof that culture triumphs over everything." Cook also expressed his excitement for the future under the leadership of his successor, John Ternus, whom he described as "brilliant and wonderful and capable."

According to 9to5Mac, Cook said he takes "enormous comfort in handing the helm to someone as brilliant and wonderful and capable" as John Ternus, and that he is excited for Ternus' leadership. Ternus is set to take over as CEO on September 1, 2026.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Verge, AppleInsider, 9to5Mac — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.