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John Ternus Named New Apple CEO, Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chair

Apple CEO John Ternus replaces Tim Cook, who moves to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors.

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On September 1, Apple officially announced that John Ternus has become the new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. [1] Tim Cook has transitioned to the role of Executive Chair on the Board of Directors following his departure as CEO. [2] Apple announced that former CEO Tim Cook will receive a total compensation package of $47 million after stepping down from the CEO role to become board chair. [3] Apple Inc. announced that former CEO Tim Cook will receive a $47 million compensation package as he transitions to the newly created role of executive chairman. [4] John Ternus is scheduled to introduce the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra lineup at Apple's fall media event on September 9. [5] New CEO John Ternus is projected to earn slightly more than Tim Cook, with a base salary of $3 million and potential stock awards of $55 million in the 2027 fiscal year. [6] Tim Cook's new compensation package consists of a base salary of $2 million and stock compensation of $45 million. [7] Tim Cook's total compensation of $47 million is approximately 40% lower than the $74 million he received during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. [8] Apple selected John Ternus as the new CEO to shift the company's leadership focus from operations to product and engineering. [9] In a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Apple noted that Tim Cook's base salary has been raised to $3 million with a target annual equity award of $55 million for financial year 2027. [10] The leadership change is expected to herald a shift in company strategy toward a more product-oriented vision compared to Cook's operational expertise. [11]
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  1. On September 1, Apple officially announced that John Ternus has become the new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. · 9to5Mac
  2. Tim Cook has transitioned to the role of Executive Chair on the Board of Directors following his departure as CEO. · 9to5Mac
  3. Apple announced that former CEO Tim Cook will receive a total compensation package of $47 million after stepping down from the CEO role to become board chair. · 세계일보
  4. Apple Inc. announced that former CEO Tim Cook will receive a $47 million compensation package as he transitions to the newly created role of executive chairman. · mint
  5. John Ternus is scheduled to introduce the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra lineup at Apple's fall media event on September 9. · 9to5Mac
  6. New CEO John Ternus is projected to earn slightly more than Tim Cook, with a base salary of $3 million and potential stock awards of $55 million in the 2027 fiscal year. · 세계일보
  7. Tim Cook's new compensation package consists of a base salary of $2 million and stock compensation of $45 million. · 세계일보
  8. Tim Cook's total compensation of $47 million is approximately 40% lower than the $74 million he received during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. · 세계일보
  9. Apple selected John Ternus as the new CEO to shift the company's leadership focus from operations to product and engineering. · mint
  10. In a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Apple noted that Tim Cook's base salary has been raised to $3 million with a target annual equity award of $55 million for financial year 2027. · mint
  11. The leadership change is expected to herald a shift in company strategy toward a more product-oriented vision compared to Cook's operational expertise. · 9to5Mac
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