Tim Cook stepping down, John Ternus named CEO
Summary
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus succeeding him as CEO and Cook becoming executive chairman. Johnny Surugi is promoted to chief hardware officer, merging hardware engineering and technologies teams. Cook also published an open letter reflecting on his tenure and thanking employees and customers.
Topics discussed
Tim Cook steps down; John Ternus named new Apple CEO
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Review of Tim Cook's tenure and John Ternus's background
Johnny Surugi promoted to Chief Hardware Officer
Tim Cook's farewell open letter and episode wrap-up
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