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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after reshaping the $4 trillion era

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after reshaping the $4 trillion era

His quiet 15-year leadership ends September 1 2026

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1, 2026, ending his 15-year tenure that helped steer the company into a roughly $4 trillion valuation era. Cook will become executive chairman, while John Ternus is set to take over as CEO. The leadership change marks a major shift for one of the world’s most influential tech firms.

  • Tim Cook will leave the CEO role on September 1, 2026
  • He will transition to executive chairman after 15 years as CEO
  • John Ternus is expected to replace Cook as CEO
  • Cook’s tenure coincided with Apple reaching around $4 trillion
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