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Tim Cook completes final day as Apple CEO as John Ternus prepares to take over
After 15 years leading the company, Cook transitions to executive chairman while Apple prepares for an upcoming product event under new leadership.
The short version
- Tim Cook concludes his 15-year tenure as Apple CEO on August 31, officially stepping down ahead of John Ternus taking office on September 1.
- Cook will transition to executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, where he plans to oversee key government relationships, including with President Donald Trump and the Chinese government.
- Ternus, previously senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will lead Apple's upcoming product launch event scheduled for September 9.
Key facts
- Tim Cook sent a farewell memo to Apple employees on his final day as CEO, confirming his transition out of the executive role.[9to5Mac]
- John Ternus officially assumes the role of Apple CEO on September 1.[9to5Mac]
- Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman of the board of directors.[9to5Mac]
- Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and was appointed senior vice president of Hardware Engineering in January 2021.[9to5Mac]
- Apple will host a special product launch event on September 9 spearheaded by Ternus.[9to5Mac]