Tim Cook to Pass the Baton as Apple CEO in 2026

Big news coming out of Apple! Tim Cook, the face behind Apple’s remarkable journey for the past 15 years, is all set to step down from his role as CEO. The announcement dropped today, marking a significant shift in leadership for the tech powerhouse.

Starting on September 1, 2026, John Ternus, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over the reins. Tim Cook will remain at the helm until the end of summer to ensure everything transitions smoothly after this monumental decision was unanimously backed by Apple’s board.

In a heartfelt statement, Cook expressed, “Being the CEO of Apple has been the greatest privilege of my life. I am incredibly grateful for the chance to lead such an exceptional company alongside a team that is truly dedicated to innovating and enhancing the lives of customers with top-notch products.”

He went on to praise Ternus, saying, “John has the mind of an engineer, the heart of an innovator, and the integrity to lead. With over 25 years at Apple, his contributions are countless, making him the perfect fit to guide Apple into the future. I have complete confidence in him and am excited to support him during this transition and in my new role as executive chairman.”

Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story! It’s a new chapter for Apple, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.