John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO

The Verge / 4/21/2026

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  • Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO, with John Ternus taking over on September 1.
John Ternus and Tim Cook shown walking side by side on a path, smiling at each other
John Ternus and Tim Cook | Image: Apple

The multitrillion-dollar home of iPhone, Mac, and so many other tech gadgets is getting a new leader this fall, as Apple has announced that Tim Cook will be replaced as CEO on September 1st by current hardware boss John Ternus. How will we look back on Tim Cook’s legacy, and what will Apple look like under the leadership of John Ternus and new chief hardware officer Johny Srouji?

We’ll keep track of all of the latest updates right here, starting with a live recording of the Vergecast.