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Tim Cook’s Apple shows that a leader’s strengths can outgrow the moment they must meet
business1 month ago

Tim Cook’s Apple shows that a leader’s strengths can outgrow the moment they must meet

Fortune columnist Andrea Petrone argues that Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion powerhouse by operating as an execution-focused, privacy-driven leader, but the AI era demands a different operating mode. The piece uses Cook’s transition toward John Ternus to illustrate how leaders must outgrow their past identities to fit a changing context, raising the central question: is the leader you’ve been the leader this moment needs?

Apple Chief Tim Cook Steps Down as John Ternus Takes the Helm
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Apple Chief Tim Cook Steps Down as John Ternus Takes the Helm

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years, becoming executive chairman in September; John Ternus, head of hardware engineering, will become CEO. Apple has prospered under Cook with iPhone-driven growth and services expansion, but now faces questions about sustaining innovation and leadership depth amid AI adoption and China-related challenges, while Srouji is promoted to chief hardware officer to bolster hardware development.

Apple Sets Course for Next Era as Cook Becomes Executive Chairman and Ternus Steps Up as CEO
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Apple Sets Course for Next Era as Cook Becomes Executive Chairman and Ternus Steps Up as CEO

Apple announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the board and John Ternus will be Apple’s next CEO, effective September 1, 2026, with Cook remaining CEO through the summer to ensure a smooth transition. Arthur Levinson will become lead independent director and Ternus will join the board. The move comes after a long-planned succession and emphasizes Cook’s legacy of growth and privacy, while highlighting Ternus’s hardware leadership as Apple positions itself for the next chapter of innovation.

Josh D’Amaro Named Disney CEO in Post-Iger Era
business2 months ago

Josh D’Amaro Named Disney CEO in Post-Iger Era

Bob Iger steps down as Disney's CEO, with Josh D’Amaro taking over after a February 2 board vote and a March 18 handoff. Iger will stay on as Senior Advisor until December 31, 2026. D’Amaro, formerly head of Disney Experiences, is tasked with uniting creativity and technology across Disney’s brands, and the company announces additional leadership changes, including Dana Walden becoming President & Chief Creative Officer.

Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as next CEO to steer the Mouse House
business3 months ago

Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as next CEO to steer the Mouse House

Disney names theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next chief executive, replacing Bob Iger who will become a senior adviser; Dana Walden is named president and chief creative officer. D’Amaro will lead Disney’s 230,000-strong workforce, overseeing parks, studios and streaming strategy, with a pay package around $38.5 million and a board seat to follow after the March shareholder meeting.

Disney selects Josh D’Amaro to lead post-Iger era
business3 months ago

Disney selects Josh D’Amaro to lead post-Iger era

The Walt Disney Company named Josh D’Amaro, currently head of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, replacing Bob Iger on March 18; Iger will stay as a senior advisor until retiring on December 31. Dana Walden will report to D’Amaro as president and chief creative officer, focusing on storytelling and the content engine. The board’s decision caps a multi-year succession process as Disney navigates growth in parks and streaming amid broader industry challenges.

Disney rides higher on parks and streaming as succession chatter grows
business3 months ago

Disney rides higher on parks and streaming as succession chatter grows

Disney posted about $26 billion in Q1 revenue (up 5%), led by strong theme-park performance and streaming growth, helped by the Disney Destiny cruise launch, but a 15-day YouTube TV blackout and higher marketing and production costs trimmed operating income. Investor focus also centers on CEO succession, with Josh D’Amaro seen as a leading contender as Bob Iger contemplates next steps.