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Ternus Tapped to Lead Apple Amid AI Revolution
21 Apr
Summary
- John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO starting September 1.
- Ternus oversees hardware engineering for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch.
- He joined Apple in 2001 and became a VP of hardware engineering in 2013.
Apple has named John Ternus, its senior vice president of hardware engineering, as its new CEO. The 50-year-old executive will officially take the reins on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook, who has led the company since 2011. Cook will transition to the role of executive chairman. Ternus joined Apple in 2001, progressing to become a vice president of hardware engineering in 2013 and joining the executive team in 2021.
In his previous roles, Ternus has been responsible for the hardware engineering of iconic Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods. He played a significant part in revitalizing Mac computer sales, which have seen market share gains in recent years. His most recent notable product showcase was the iPhone Air last fall. Ternus holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and previously worked as a mechanical engineer.
