Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Apple CEO Succession: Tim Cook's Likely Successor Revealed
Apple's current CEO, Tim Cook, might leave his job next year.
The person most likely to replace him is John Ternus, who has been working at Apple for a long time and helps make their cool gadgets.
The company's board is working on a plan for this change in leadership.
Tim Cook may step down as Apple CEO as early as next year
John Ternus, Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering, is the most likely successor
Cook has led Apple since 2011 and is considering stepping aside after 14 years
Ternus has played a key role in Apple's hardware development and transitions
Apple's board and senior executives are accelerating succession plans
- Who
- Tim Cook (current CEO), John Ternus (likely successor)
- What
- Succession planning for Apple's CEO position
- When
- As early as next year
- Where
- Apple Inc.
- Why
- Cook considering stepping aside after 14 years at the top
Cook's Departure
Ternus' Appointment
Timing
Cook's Departure
Cook may leave as early as next year
Ternus' Appointment
No specific timeline given for Ternus' appointment
- Current CEO
- Tim Cook
- Likely Successor
- John Ternus
- Years at Apple
- 14 years
- Ternus' Role
- SVP of Hardware Engineering
- Succession Timeline
- As early as next year