April 21, 2026 | 03:12 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Timothy Donald Cook, widely known as Tim Cook, is set to step down as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple on September 1, 2026. The leadership of the tech giant will be assumed by John Ternus, Apple’s current senior vice president of hardware engineering.
Cook, who succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011, is expected to remain with the company as the executive chairperson of the board of directors. The succession plan was officially announced through the company’s website, with management stating that the transition has been ratified by the entire board and aligns with a strategic, long-term vision.
According to Cook, serving as Apple’s CEO has been the greatest honor of his life. He expressed his profound love for the company and his gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside such a brilliant team, noting that handing the reins to Ternus in early September is intended to foster significant advancements.
"John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor," said Tim Cook on Monday, April 20, 2026.
In the same official statement, John Ternus described the CEO role as an opportunity to carry forward the mission of the iPhone maker. "I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century," he remarked.
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Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to Take Over
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Apple announced on Monday that after more than a decade as chief executive, Tim Cook will step down in September, and replaced by John Ternus.
