Apple has announced a leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping into the role of executive chairman while John Ternus takes over as CEO effective September 1, 2026. This change is the result of a long-term succession planning process approved by the Board of Directors.
Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its Chief Hardware Officer, succeeding John Ternus. Srouji has been instrumental in driving the company's silicon strategy and will now lead an expanded role in hardware engineering.