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Tim Cook's Potential Retirement: Apple Eyes John Ternus

11/18/2025

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Apple CEO Tim Cook, who recently turned 65, may retire as soon as next year.
The Financial Times says Apple is ramping up succession planning, naming hardware engineering chief John Ternus, 50, as leading candidate.
Ternus has 24 years at Apple and has led major product launches.
Analysts are skeptical about Cook's departure, while the board's recent leak suggests they are gauging market reactions for a smooth transition.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook, who recently turned 65, may retire as soon as next year.
The Financial Times says Apple is ramping up succession planning, naming hardware engineering chief John Ternus, 50, as leading candidate.
Ternus has 24 years at Apple and has led major product launches.
Analysts are skeptical about Cook's departure, while the board's recent leak suggests they are gauging market reactions for a smooth transition.