People, Positions and Obituaries · 22 April 2026
John Ternus Appointed CEO of Apple
Exam-focused facts from the 22 April 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- John Ternus will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple on September 1.
- Ternus, a 25-year veteran of Apple, previously served as the senior vice president of hardware engineering.
- Tim Cook, who succeeded co-founder Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011, will step down from the position.
- Tim Cook will become the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, replacing Arthur Levinson.
- Under Cook's tenure, Apple's market value increased by approximately $3.6 trillion.
- Cook oversaw the launch of the Apple Watch and AirPods, as well as services including Apple Pay, Apple TV, and Apple Music.