Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, transitioning to executive chairman in September 2026. Hardware executive John Ternus becomes the new CEO, marking a shift toward hardware-focused leadership. The transition signals potential strategic changes in Apple's product direction.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, and hardware boss John Ternus will be new CEO
Tim Cook hands Apple's leadership to hardware executive John Ternus in September 2026, signaling a strategic pivot from operations-focused management toward hardware-driven product innovation.
Monday, April 20, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Fortune AIBY sys://pipeline
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