Apple’s John Ternus era begins: ‘It is great to be here’

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image-9-1.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple's <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991697/apple-surprise-and-shine-event-news">latest product event</a> began with something the company hasn't seen in more than a decade: a new CEO at the helm. And he got a standing ovation.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">"First of all, thank you, it is great to be here," John Ternus said as he opened Wednesday's event excited about Apple's future in what is his first product launch since succeeding Tim Cook as chief executive. "I think you're gonna like what you're gonna see," he said.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The remarks offer an early glimpse at how Ternus plans to present himself as he settles into a role long defined by his predecessor and steers one of the world's most closely watched companies.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ternus is a <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/915388/apple-ceo-john-ternus-tim-cook">seasoned product ex …</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991273/john-ternus-first-apple-product-launch-as-ceo">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>