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Tim Cook hands over reins of Apple, keeps political clout

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Sep 1, 2026

Newest development Sep 2, 2026 · 3 reportsApple’s New CEO Pay Package Is Worth $58 Million, Putting Him Just Outside the Top 20

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tim Cook hands over reins of Apple, but keeps political clout Apple’s Tim Cook handed over the reins as CEO to John Ternus on Tuesday, but the technology giant won’t be losing his political clout and connections to Washington.

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  1. Apple's new CEO John Ternus makes AI top priority

    Headline from Deutsche Welle ·

  2. With 9 Short Words on His Last Day as Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook Just Taught a Brilliant Leadership Lesson

    Headline from Inc. ·

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    Tim Cook hands over reins of Apple, keeps political clout

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Apple’s New CEO Pay Package Is Worth $58 Million, Putting Him Just Outside the Top 20

    Headline from Inc. ·

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  1. Digital Journal

    John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Some analysts had argued software chief Craig Federighi was the more logical pick for a company scrambling to catch up on AI. Ternus, 51, joined Apple's design team in 2001 and worked his way up to senior vice president.

  2. KION Central Coast

    How Tim Cook made Apple one of the world’s most valuable companies (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — When Tim Cook became Apple’s CEO in August 2011, he had big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Steve Jobs, was widely considered one of the world’s greatest innovators. Now, 15 years later, Cook has catapulted the company to stratospheric heights by forging his own path.

  3. Gizmodo

    John Ternus Will Reportedly Replace Apple’s Rapidly Fossilizing Executives Soon After Becoming CEO (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    It's an arduous task Tim Cook didn't have to deal with.

  4. Quartz

    John Ternus is officially taking over as Apple CEO, with AI as his biggest test (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    Ternus takes over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1 as Apple prepares a foldable iPhone launch and a rebuilt Siri powered by Google's Gemini technology

  5. Cheddar

    Tim Cook’s Final Day at Apple as New CEO Takes Over Tomorrow (opens Cheddar)

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    Cheddar's feed description

    After more than a decade at the helm, Tim Cook is marking his final day as Apple’s CEO, closing one of the most consequential chapters in the company’s history.

  6. Investor's Business Daily

    Apple To Begin New Chapter With CEO John Ternus (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    Apple will see a changing of the guard Tuesday as John Ternus takes over as CEO of the consumer electronics giant.

  7. Quartz

    Tim Cook sends farewell memo to Apple staff on his last day as CEO (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Cook told employees he will "miss this work" but takes "enormous comfort" in handing leadership to John Ternus

  8. Washington Examiner

    Tim Cook hands reins to new Apple CEO (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Monday marks Tim Cook’s last day in his 15-year tenure as the chief executive of Apple, as he prepares to hand the reins to longtime executive and engineer John Ternus. The outgoing CEO expressed gratitude in his final memo to Apple employees as he transitions to the role of executive chairman for A…

  9. Inc.

    Apple’s Next CEO Won’t Get Tim Cook’s Grace Period. 4 Top Executives Could Quickly Change (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    The biggest Apple leadership transition in 15 years may extend far beyond John Ternus stepping into the role of CEO.

  10. New York Post

    Apple’s Tim Cook wraps up 15-year tenure as CEO; John Ternus readies for top job during challenging time (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Apple treated Tim Cook to a farewell tour as he wrapped up his 15-year tenure as CEO on Monday and passed the reins to successor John Ternus – who faces challenges ranging from a troubled AI rollout to a worldwide memory crunch.

  11. FOX Business

    Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO: How he led the tech giant's rise to $4T (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Apple CEO Tim Cook's 15-year tenure launched the Apple Watch, Apple Pay, AirPods and Apple TV+ before handing the reins to John Ternus.

  12. Digital Journal

    Apple CEO Tim Cook gives nod to founder Steve Jobs in final memo (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Cook spent nearly three decades at Apple, which he has led as CEO since 2011. He took over just weeks before Jobs died from pancreatic cancer. "We have made it possible to leave our 'dent in the universe,' as Steve once described it," Cook wrote in the memo on his last day on the job.

  13. Just the News

    Tim Cook resigns as CEO of Apple to become company's executive chair and focus on policy (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Ternus, who has been on Apple's design team since 2001 and is the new CEO, has been credited as being an instrumental part of Apple's rollout of its signature iPhone and AirPods.

  14. Inc.

    With 9 Short Words on His Last Day as Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook Just Taught a Brilliant Leadership Lesson (opens Inc.)

    Published

    Inc.'s feed description

    “This place is proof that culture triumphs over everything.”

  15. Axios

    How golden was Tim Cook's Apple? (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Apple CEO Tim Cook hands the reins over to John Ternus Tuesday, stepping down after 15 years of running the company. Why it matters: He had an epic run.

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Apple's new CEO John Ternus makes AI top priority (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader.

  17. Deutsche Welle

    Can new Apple CEO John Ternus fix the tech giant's AI woes? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader.

  18. Independent Journal Review

    Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    WNCT Greenville's feed description

    Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple.

  19. Phl17

    New Apple CEO John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook, ending 15-year tenure (opens Phl17)

    Published

    Phl17's feed description

    Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity.

  20. Insider

    Apple's new CEO faces an early test (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO with the AI race, talent losses, China, and Trump on his to-do list.

  21. Insider

    Tim Cook is out as Apple CEO. He gave a 15-year masterclass in succeeding a legend. (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Apple's newly departed CEO, Tim Cook, beat the odds as Steve Jobs' successor by combining his strengths and judgment with Jobs' values.

  22. FOX8 WGHP

    New Apple CEO taking over from Tim Cook (opens FOX8 WGHP)

    Published

    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity.

  23. Insider

    Meet John Ternus, the Apple exec who replaced Tim Cook as CEO (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Apple's John Ternus became CEO on September 1, 2026, replacing Tim Cook. Ternus is known for his background in hardware engineering.

  24. Semafor

    Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    Since he replaced the late Steve Jobs, Apple has shipped 3.1 billion iPhones and its stock price has risen 2,275%.

  25. CBS News

    Apple's new CEO takes over (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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