John Ternus Takes Over as Apple's New CEO
The handoff comes as Apple faces AI pressure and supply-chain strain, with Ternus set to front next week’s iPhone launch.
- On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, John Ternus began his first day as CEO of Apple, following Tim Cook's 15-year tenure; Cook transitions to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors.
- The transition ends Cook's 15-year run, with Ternus assuming leadership as a 25-year company veteran and former senior VP of hardware engineering.
- Apple's updated leadership page now displays the reorganized Board of Directors with headshots, listing Cook, Arthur Levinson, Wanda Austin, Alex Gorsky, Andrea Jung, Monica Lozano, Ron Sugar, and Sue Wagner.
- Introducing the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra lineup at the September 9 media event will be the new CEO's first public-facing role.
- Major corporate challenges involving soaring memory costs and AI positioning now confront Ternus, according to CNBC technology reporters Kif Leswing and MacKenzie Sigalos.
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New Apple chief executive takes charge
John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as chief executive of tech giant Apple.
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