
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.
