John Ternus Officially Takes Over As Apple CEO
John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple’s new chief executive officer, succeeding Tim Cook after the latter spent 15 years at the helm of the company. The leadership transition took effect on 1 September in the US, marking the end of Cook’s tenure and the beginning of what could be a more product-focused era […] The post John Ternus Officially Takes Over As Apple CEO appeared first on…
John Ternus officially assumed the position of Apple's new CEO on 1 September, replacing Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure at the helm of the company. The transition marks a shift towards a more product-focused era for Apple. In his new role, Ternus will lead Apple while Cook has joined the Board of Directors as executive chairman, continuing to engage in certain aspects of the company's operations, such as interacting with policymakers worldwide.
Ternus' appointment comes after nearly 25 years at Apple, where he held various roles including vice president of Hardware Engineering and senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. He oversaw hardware engineering for several products, including the iPad, iPhone, Mac, and AirPods, and played a crucial role in Apple's transition from Intel processors to Apple silicon.
With the transition also comes a change in compensation - Apple has set a target pay package of about US$58 million for Ternus in fiscal 2027, while Cook's new executive chairman role comes with a package of US$47 million. Ternus has also made his presence felt on social media, setting up an official X account where he began with the simple message "hello".
The new CEO's first major public appearance will be at Apple's fall product event on 9 September 2026.
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