opens in new window PRESS RELEASE April 20, 2026 Tim Cook to become Apple Executive ChairmanJohn Ternus to become Apple CEO Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, foll...