John Ternus, 50, officially became Apple CEO on Sept 1, 2026, ending Tim Cook's roughly 15-year run; Cook becomes executive chairman focused on policy and board matters. Ternus, who led Hardware Engineering since 2021, will front Apple's Sept 9 special event.
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John Ternus becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook moves to executive chairman
Why this matters for founders
Hardware and consumer-app founders on Apple platforms should watch Ternus's first moves and the Sept 9 event for shifts in App Store, AI, and device strategy that affect roadmaps.
Source: 9to5Mac
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