Apple Inc. appointed John Ternus as CEO effective Sept. 1, with Tim Cook transitioning to executive chairman. Cook will remain CEO through the summer to ensure an orderly transition. As part of the leadership changes, Apple executive Johny Srouji will assume an expanded role as chief hardware officer, overseeing broader hardware responsibilities, including areas previously under Ternus. The transition marks Apple’s first CEO change since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011.

2026-04-21

Apple Inc. appointed John Ternus as CEO effective Sept. 1, with Tim Cook transitioning to executive chairman. Cook will remain CEO through the summer to ensure an orderly transition. As part of the leadership changes, Apple executive Johny Srouji will assume an expanded role as chief hardware officer, overseeing broader hardware responsibilities, including areas previously under Ternus. The transition marks Apple’s first CEO change since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011.