Apple announced that Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman on September 1, 2026, with Hardware Engineering Senior Vice President John Ternus becoming chief executive officer. Arthur Levinson will step down as non-executive chairman to become lead independent director, while Cook oversees the leadership transition through the summer.
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Apple announced that Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman on September 1, 2026, with Hardware Engineering Senior Vice President John Ternus becoming chief executive officer. Arthur Levinson will step down as non-executive chairman to become lead independent director, while Cook oversees the leadership transition through the summer.