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Digitimes September 1, 2026 By Yunnie Cheng positive

Tim Cook concludes 15-year Apple tenure, John Ternus takes over

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Tim Cook's tenure as Apple CEO has officially drawn to a close after nearly 15 years. Cook stepped down as CEO and became Executive Chairman, while Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus took over as CEO. The move marks Apple's first major leadership transition since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011.
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