Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus to Take Over

Exam-focused facts from the 31 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Tim Cook had his last day as Apple CEO on August 31, 2026, after leading the company for 15 years.
John Ternus will take over as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026.
Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors after stepping down as CEO.
John Ternus joined Apple in 2001 as a member of its Product Design team and became senior vice president of Hardware Engineering in January 2021.
As executive chairman, Tim Cook will continue to handle Apple's relationships with President Donald Trump and the Chinese government.