Tim Cook Will Step Down as Apple C.E.O.

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by Kalley Huang and Tripp Mickle
April 20, 2026
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Tim Cook will step down as Apple C.E.O., with John Ternus as his replacement.

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Tim Cook will step down as Apple C.E.O., concluding his tenure as the longtime leader of the iPhone maker. John Ternus, currently the company’s head of hardware engineering, will replace him. This transition marks a significant leadership change for one of the world's most valuable technology companies. Cook has led Apple since 2011, overseeing substantial growth and product diversification.

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