{
  "id": 4837274,
  "title": "Apple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/apple-leadership-page-updated-as-john-ternus-becomes-the-new-ceo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:09:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/01/apple-leadership-page-updated-as-john-ternus-becomes-the-new-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 1st, Apple announced that John Ternus has taken over as the new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. The change is reflected on the company’s updated leadership page, where Ternus is now listed as CEO and Cook has moved to the Board of Directors section as the Executive Chair. Ternus’ appointment is anticipated to bring a more product-focused strategy to Apple, contrasting with Cook’s operational background. The transition period is expected to unfold gradually, with Ternus scheduled to unveil the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra at Apple’s fall media event on September 9. The board of directors page has also been restructured; previously listing names only, it now includes profile headshots. In addition to Cook, the board comprises Arthur Levinson, Wanda Austin, Alex Gorsky, Andrea Jung, Monica Lozano, Ron Sugar, Sue Wagner, and John Ternus, who serves as CEO. This transformation is captured in the updated leadership page, as illustrated in the accompanying screenshot. For further Apple updates, viewers can check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Today is September 1st, and Apple has officially handed over the reins of CEO from Tim Cook to John Ternus. This commences a new era with Ternus leading the company. You can see the change reflected on the company’s newly-updated leadership page , with Ternus getting the CEO title and Cook moving to the Board of Directors section in his new role as Executive Chair. more…",
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      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/both-tim-cook-john-ternus-are-the-right-guys-in-the-right-place-at",
        "published": "2026-08-31T13:29:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "On his last day as CEO, Tim Cook pens an emotional memo reflecting on his time at Apple and says he takes \"enormous comfort\" in handing the helm to John Ternus (Chance Miller/9to5Mac)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/on-his-last-day-as-ceo-tim-cook-pens-an-emotional-memo-reflecting-on",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:45:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/john-ternus-is-now-the-ceo-of-apple",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:04:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCentral",
        "title": "The John Ternus era begins at Apple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/the-john-ternus-era-begins-at-apple",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:12:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "John Ternus officially takes over as Apple CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/john-ternus-officially-takes-over-as-apple-ceo",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:25:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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