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 Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman; John Ternus to become Apple CEO on Sept 1. Summary After what is like a years worth of speculation, Apple has announced that effective September 1st, "Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer." Furthermore "Arthur Levinson, who has been Apple’s non-executive chairman for the past 15 years, will become its lead independent director on September 1, 2026. Ternus will join the board of directors."   Quotes Quote Apple® announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process.   Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition. As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world. ... Arthur Levinson, who has been Apple’s non-executive chairman for the past 15 years, will become its lead independent director on September 1, 2026. Ternus will join the board of directors, also effective September 1, 2026. My thoughts While this has been telegraphed for some time, now that it's to borrow the phase, set in stone going to be very interesting for Apple going forward. I wish Ternus all the best, and this will open a new chapter for Apple.   Sources https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260420318241/en/Tim-Cook-to-become-Apple-Executive-Chairman-John-Ternus-to-become-Apple-CEO