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Apple Prepares for Leadership Change as Tim Cook Nears Retirement

10/5/2025

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Apple is preparing for a leadership transition as Tim Cook approaches 65.
John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is the leading candidate to succeed Cook.
Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and helped develop iPhone and iPad.
Williams’s departure and other exits signal a generational shift; Apple seeks continuity, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and hardware integration.

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Story summary

Apple is preparing for a leadership transition as Tim Cook approaches 65.
John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is the leading candidate to succeed Cook.
Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and helped develop iPhone and iPad.
Williams’s departure and other exits signal a generational shift; Apple seeks continuity, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and hardware integration.