# Tim Cook Bids Farewell to Apple, John Ternus Takes Over as CEO on September 1

Tim Cook bids farewell as Apple CEO; John Ternus takes over on September 1.

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John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will assume the role of CEO on 2026-09-01. [^1]

Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, said on 2026-08-31 in a message on X that while his position changes the next day, his love for the Apple community will never change. [^2]

John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as CEO of Apple, marking the first leadership change for the company since 2011. [^3]

Tim Cook will step down as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. on his last day after a 15-year tenure. [^4]

Tim Cook announced on Monday that he is resigning as CEO of Apple, stating that his role will change but his love for the Apple community will not. [^5]

John Ternus will assume the position of CEO of Apple on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after nearly 15 years of leadership. [^6]

Tim Cook announced on September 1, 2026, that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple. [^7]

On September 1, 2026, Tim Cook will assume the role of executive chairman of the board of directors at Apple. [^8]

Tim Cook posted a farewell message on X on August 31, 2026, marking the end of his 15-year tenure as CEO of Apple. [^9]

Tim Cook stated in his post that his title would change the following day, August 32, 2026, effective September 1, 2026. [^10]

Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple effective September 1, ending a 15-year tenure that began in 2011. [^11]

Tim Cook will transition from his role as CEO to become the Executive Chair of the Apple Board of Directors. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will assume the role of CEO on 2026-09-01. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, said on 2026-08-31 in a message on X that while his position changes the next day, his love for the Apple community will never change. (elcomercio.pe, News)
3. John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as CEO of Apple, marking the first leadership change for the company since 2011. (theverge.com, News)
4. Tim Cook will step down as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. on his last day after a 15-year tenure. (indiatimes.com, News)
5. Tim Cook announced on Monday that he is resigning as CEO of Apple, stating that his role will change but his love for the Apple community will not. (El Universal, News)
6. John Ternus will assume the position of CEO of Apple on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after nearly 15 years of leadership. (Diario Libre, News)
7. Tim Cook announced on September 1, 2026, that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple. (El Universo, News)
8. On September 1, 2026, Tim Cook will assume the role of executive chairman of the board of directors at Apple. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
9. Tim Cook posted a farewell message on X on August 31, 2026, marking the end of his 15-year tenure as CEO of Apple. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
10. Tim Cook stated in his post that his title would change the following day, August 32, 2026, effective September 1, 2026. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
11. Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple effective September 1, ending a 15-year tenure that began in 2011. (El Universal, News)
12. Tim Cook will transition from his role as CEO to become the Executive Chair of the Apple Board of Directors. (ltn.com.tw, News)

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