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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over

DW English · May 6, 2026, 3:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • John Ternus, who has long focused ​on design and ‌products at Apple, will lead the i Phone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5CYF3John Ternus (left) described Tim Cook as a mentor Image: Apple Advertisement Apple announced on Monday that after more than a decade as chief executive, Tim Cook will step down in September.
  • Cook will hand leadership to company veteran John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, marking Apple's first CEO transition since the death of founder Steve Jobs.

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John Ternus, who has long focused ​on design and ‌products at Apple, will lead the i Phone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.

https://p.dw.com/p/5CYF3John Ternus (left) described Tim Cook as a mentor Image: Apple Advertisement Apple announced on Monday that after more than a decade as chief executive, Tim Cook will step down in September.

Cook will hand leadership to company veteran John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, marking Apple's first CEO transition since the death of founder Steve Jobs.

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