https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-tomorrowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-tomorrowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-tomorrow#u55505Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:20:19 +0000John Ternus officially replaced Tim Cook as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook, who announced his departure in April, remains with the company as executive chairman of the board. Under Cook's 15-year leadership since 2011, Apple's valuation grew from approximately $350 billion to about $4.6 trillion. Ternus, a former hardware engineering lead, takes over just before Apple's September 9 event and the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro. He now leads the company during a period of speculation regarding new hardware releases.Why it mattersTernus previously led Apple's transition to https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-tomorrowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-tomorrow#u53778Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:40:42 +0000John Ternus, formerly the head of hardware engineering, takes over as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026. Tim Cook steps down from the chief executive role after 15 years of leadership, having served in the position since 2011. Cook will remain with the company as the executive chairman of the board of directors. This leadership change occurs just before a scheduled Apple event on September 9 and the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro.Why it mattersThe transition marks the first change in Apple's top leadership since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs. Ternus is a low-key engineer tasked with guiding the com