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Apple names John Ternus CEO as Tim Cook moves to executive chair
Apple said the changes take effect September 1, 2026, with Art Levinson as lead independent director.
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Apple said on April 20, 2026 that Tim Cook will move from chief executive to executive chair of the board, effective September 1, 2026.
On April 17, 2026, the board appointed John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, as chief executive and a director, effective September 1, 2026. Apple said Art Levinson, the current board chair, will become lead independent director on September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Effective date
- September 1, 2026
- New chief executive
- John Ternus
- Tim Cook's new role
- Executive Chair of the Board
Source: Form 8-K filed April 20, 2026.
Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's SEC filing.
Not investment advice.
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