Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO in 2026

Oz Sultan discusses leadership shake-up at Apple: Tim Cook resigns, John Ternus steps up

Apple is undergoing a major leadership change with Tim Cook set to step down as Chief Executive Officer on 1 September 2026.

Cook will remain at the company as chairman, overseeing a smooth transition while stepping back from day-to-day operations. John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO. A long-time Apple executive since 2001, Ternus has been central to the company’s hardware development and is known for his precision-driven approach to product design.

Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group, talks about Cook’s leadership at Apple and voiced confidence in Ternus’s ability to guide the company forward. The conversation highlighted continuity in Apple’s strategy as markets reacted to the announcement of the leadership shift.

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