Tim Cook Replaced As Apple CEO

Apple has confirmed that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026, handing leadership to long-time hardware chief John Ternus in a planned transition that marks a major shift for one of the world’s most valuable companies.

A Planned Transition

Apple has been keen to highlight that this is not an abrupt departure but the result of long-term succession planning. The company said the move was approved unanimously by its board and follows a “thoughtful, long-term succession planning process.”