Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO

PRESS RELEASE April 20, 2026 Tim Cook to become Apple Executive ChairmanJohn Ternusto become Apple CEO .image-2b2b6dce605976560e27b7f402d9c642 { width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; height: auto; } @media only screen and (max-width: 1068px) { .image-2b2b6dce605976560e27b7f402d9c642 { width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; height: auto; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 734px) { .image-2b2b6dce605976560e27b7f402d9c642 { width: 100%; padding-top: 56.26703%; height: auto; } } Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition. As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world,” said Cook. “John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working...