Cook, who joined the company in 1998 and succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011, leaves a legacy defined by the rapid expansion of the firm’s services division, now a business exceeding $100 billion, and the launch of hardware staples including the Apple Watch, AirPods, and the Vision Pro headset. As executive chairman, he will focus on external affairs, specifically engaging with global policymakers.
Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO in 2026
After fifteen years at the helm, Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, transitioning into the role of executive chairman. His successor, John Ternus, currently the senior vice president of hardware engineering, will assume the top post and join the company’s board of directors.
John Ternus represents an internal shift toward technical leadership. A 25-year Apple veteran, Ternus rose through the product design team to lead hardware engineering, overseeing development for the iPhone, Mac, and iPad. His appointment follows months of industry speculation that identified him as the primary candidate for the role. To accommodate the transition, Johny Srouji will immediately assume the newly created role of chief hardware officer, centralizing the company’s hardware engineering and technologies organizations. Tom Marieb, previously the vice president of product integrity, will now lead the hardware engineering department under Srouji’s supervision to manage the firm’s upcoming product roadmap.
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