Today Marks the End of Tim Cook’s Era as Apple CEO
Quick Reads
- Today is Tim Cook’s final day as Apple CEO. He led Apple for nearly 15 years.
- John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, 2026.
- Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman.
- The transition marks a major new chapter for Apple.
Today marks Tim Cook’s final day as CEO of Apple, bringing an end to a remarkable 15-year run at the helm of one of the world’s most valuable companies.
Cook took over as Apple CEO in 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. During his tenure, he helped transform Apple into one of the world’s most valuable companies, overseeing the expansion of major products and services, including the Apple Watch, AirPods and its growing services business.
Starting September 1, John Ternus will become Apple’s new CEO. Cook is not leaving the company entirely, as he will transition to the role of executive chairman.
The leadership transition comes at a crucial moment for Apple, as the company navigates the rapidly evolving AI era and prepares for its next major product launches.
The change marks the beginning of a new chapter for Apple, with Ternus set to lead the company as it faces growing competition and major opportunities in artificial intelligence.
For Cook, it is the end of an era. For Apple, it is the beginning of another.
After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook is leaving behind a transformed Apple. Tomorrow, September 1, the John Ternus era begins.
