Stepping into giant shoes
Building the five-trillion-dollar empire
The products that defined his era
The 2026 departure and a new era
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Tim Cook era
steve Apple's Leadership Transition
A fifteen-year era, A new hand at the wheel, Designing the future.

steve Tim Cook did not leave Apple entirely, instead transitioning into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.

steve Longtime hardware engineering chief John Ternus officially took over as Apple's new CEO on September 1, 2026.

steve Swipe through fifteen years of decisions to discover how Tim Cook changed Apple before departing.
A legendary handover: When Tim Cook took over in 2011, Apple was worth $350 billion; when he handed the keys to John Ternus in 2026, Apple was a $4.5 trillion giant.
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. On September 1, 2026, John Ternus became Apple's chief executive, succeeding Tim Cook after fifteen years.
On what official date did John Ternus take over as the new Chief Executive Officer of Apple?
What was John Ternus's executive role at Apple immediately before becoming the Chief Executive Officer?
What is Tim Cook's new official title at Apple after stepping down as CEO in September 2026?
What is a notable difference in leadership style between Tim Cook and the incoming CEO John Ternus?
In his new role as Executive Chairman, which area of responsibility will Tim Cook focus on managing?
How long has new CEO John Ternus worked at Apple prior to being appointed as chief executive in 2026?
