Tim Cook Just Handed Apple to John Ternus — but He's Not Leaving. Here's What It Means for AAPL Stock.
Key Points John Ternus became Apple’s chief executive on Sept. 1, 2026, taking over from Tim Cook after a 15-year run at the top. Cook is not leaving Apple. He becomes executive chairman of the board, and Ternus joins the board the same day, per Apple’s April 20, 2026 announcement. Ternus inherits an installed base ...












