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Apple's leadership transition
After a 15-year reign that took Apple to a US$4 trillion valuation, Tim Cook is handing the reins to John Ternus. The move signals a strategic shift toward a "product-first" leadership style as Apple navigates intense global competition in AI.
Apple has announced that John Ternus will become CEO on September 1, 2026, marking the end of Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure. Cook will transition to Executive Chairman, shifting his focus to global policy while Ternus, a 25-year hardware veteran, takes the lead.

This change signals a strategic "product-first" pivot as Apple looks to bridge its AI gap and solidify its next generation of hardware innovation.

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