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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years; John Ternus to Succeed
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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years; John Ternus to Succeed

From De Volkskrant · (3d ago) Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple after 15 years on September 1.
  • John Ternus, currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will succeed Cook.
  • Cook will remain as Executive Chairman, overseeing the transition.

After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO, handing the reins to John Ternus. Cook, who took over from Steve Jobs in 2011, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Under his leadership, Apple's market capitalization soared, and the company expanded its focus to services and wearable devices like the Apple Watch and AirPods. Ternus, a 50-year-old engineer with 25 years at Apple, is seen as a natural successor, known for his attention to detail and balanced temperament. He has been instrumental in key hardware transitions, including the move to in-house chips for Macs. While Cook's tenure was marked by steady growth and product refinement, questions linger about Ternus's leadership style: will he be a predictable successor like Cook, or a bold innovator like Jobs? A major challenge for Ternus will be navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, where Apple is perceived to be trailing competitors.

It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple.

— Tim CookAnnouncing his departure and praising his successor.
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Originally published by De Volkskrant in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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