New Apple CEO John Ternus’s first big challenge: Leading when his old boss is still in the building
Tim Cook may be stepping down as Apple’s CEO, but he’s sticking around in an expanded board role
John Ternus, the former Apple hardware engineer, has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure. Ternus, born on May 19, 1975, holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked on notable Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. With over two decades at Apple, Ternus has overseen hardware engineering teams and contributed significantly to the company's innovation.
His compensation as CEO will be comparable to Cook's, who earned around $74.6 million in 2022. Ternus is not known to be married and keeps his personal life private. He is a cycling enthusiast and an amateur rally car racer.
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