People, Positions and Obituaries · 1 September 2026

John Ternus Succeeded Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Exam-focused facts from the 1 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's CEO.
  • Tim Cook served as Apple CEO for 15 years before stepping down.
  • Apple's market value reached $4.6 trillion during Tim Cook's tenure.
  • Ternus previously served as Apple's Vice President of Hardware Engineering.
  • Ternus worked on products including the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro.
  • Tim Cook is expected to become Apple's executive chairman.
  • Ternus will lead the launch of the latest iPhone at Apple's Cupertino headquarters next week.