John Ternus makes Apple product launch debut as CEO after Cook

The short version

• John Ternus opened Wednesday’s Apple event, his first product launch as chief executive since succeeding Tim Cook.[The Verge]
• Apple had announced in April that Ternus would take over from Cook.[The Guardian]
• Ternus joined Apple in 2001, became vice-president of hardware engineering in 2013 and led the entire hardware department by 2021.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• Wednesday’s event was Ternus’s first product launch as Apple chief executive after succeeding Tim Cook.[The Verge]
• Ternus received a standing ovation.[The Verge]
• Apple announced in April that Ternus would take over from Cook.[The Guardian]
• Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and was heading its entire hardware department by 2021.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• Apple’s John Ternus era begins: ‘It is great to be here’The Verge
• Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’The Guardian - World