John Ternus’s first day as Apple CEO: Here’s the latest

On John Ternus's first day as Apple CEO, Bloomberg has revealed further details on other executive changes and potential modifications. According to the report, Luca Maestri, who previously served as Apple's Corporate Services leader, has stepped down from his role. Maestri, who held the position of Apple CFO until January 2025, oversaw crucial areas such as information systems and technology, information security, real estate, and development.

Despite leaving his position in recent weeks, Maestri remains on Apple's payroll and continues his role as the instructor for Apple University, an in-house program for teaching Apple's culture to rising executives and employees.

Notably, Maestri's Corporate Services responsibilities have been reassigned to CFO Kevan Parekh. Mark Gurman, a tech analyst, has pointed out that Apple's new Leadership page no longer includes Adrian Perica, the head of mergers and acquisitions. It is uncertain where Perica will move within the company, but Bloomberg suggests that he might be dropped as a direct report by Ternus and could potentially share responsibilities across Apple's services and finance teams.

This shift could indicate a shift in Apple's approach to mergers and acquisitions, as some analysts speculate that Ternus may adopt a more aggressive strategy in making larger acquisitions.

Furthermore, it is believed that Ternus might alter the way the company handles outgoing executives. While previous CEO Tim Cook often retained employees in smaller roles, Gurman suggests that Ternus may be less inclined to follow this approach.