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Apple Names John Ternus CEO, Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
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Apple Names John Ternus CEO, Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman

From El País · (3d ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Apple has appointed John Ternus as its new chief executive, replacing Tim Cook.
  • Tim Cook will transition to the role of executive chairman after leading the company since 2011.
  • Ternus, previously head of hardware engineering, will assume operational and strategic leadership starting September 1st.

In a significant leadership shift, Apple has named John Ternus, the current head of its hardware engineering division, as its new chief executive officer. This move comes as the Cupertino-based tech giant, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, reshuffles its executive structure. Tim Cook, who has steered Apple since 2011, will transition to the role of executive chairman, a position that will see him provide support across various company aspects, including global policy engagement.

As executive chairman, Cook will provide support in various aspects of the company, including interaction with policymakers around the world.

— AppleExplaining Tim Cook's new responsibilities as executive chairman.

Ternus's appointment had been widely anticipated for months. As the vice president of hardware engineering, he has been instrumental in the development of Apple's key devices, including the iPhone, which account for approximately 80% of the company's revenue. His oversight of both hardware development and the software that powers these devices positions him as a natural successor, deeply familiar with the product ecosystem that is central to Apple's success. Ternus, 50, is set to officially assume his new responsibilities on September 1st, according to a company statement released on Monday.

This transition, approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, is the result of a meticulous process of long-term succession planning.

— AppleDescribing the board's approval and the planning behind the leadership change.

This transition, unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, is the culmination of a meticulous, long-term succession planning process. The company emphasized that Cook will continue in his CEO capacity throughout the summer, working closely with Ternus to ensure a seamless handover. Johny Srouji, another key Apple executive, will take on an expanded role as director of hardware. This strategic realignment aims to maintain Apple's trajectory of innovation and market leadership while preparing for future challenges and opportunities.

Cook will continue to serve as chief executive officer throughout the summer, while collaborating closely with Ternus to ensure a smooth transition.

— AppleDetailing the handover period between Tim Cook and John Ternus.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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