JAKARTA - Tim Cook resigned from his position as chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple, after 15 years leading the company which is also one of the technology giants in the world.
In its official announcement, Apple revealed that Tim Cook would still be under the same company, but would switch roles to become executive chairman of the board of directors starting September 1, 2026.
The decision was unanimously approved by the board of directors as part of a long-term succession process, and Cook will remain at the helm of the company until the summer of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
"It's been the greatest honor of my life to be Apple's CEO and to lead this incredible company," Cook said.
In his new role, Cook will help the company in a number of strategic aspects, including interacting with global policymakers.
During his tenure, Cook led the launch of a number of new product categories such as the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro, as well as expanding Apple's digital services business, which is now worth more than 100 billion US dollars. He also encouraged Apple's transition to self-designed chips that improve device efficiency and performance.
Meanwhile, the next CEO position will be filled by John Ternus, who is currently serving as senior vice president of Hardware Engineering.
"After spending almost my entire career at Apple, I'm fortunate to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have Tim Cook as my mentor. It's been an honor to help shape products and experiences that have changed so much of the way we interact with the world and with each other," said Ternus.
Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and became an important part of the development of various products, including the iPad, AirPods, iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch.
More than that, he also led the innovation of hardware design as well as the improvement of durability and material sustainability in Apple products.
In addition to the change in CEO position, Apple's non-executive chairman for 15 years, Arthur Levinson, will also become lead independent director starting September 1, 2026. Ternus will also join the board of directors on the same date.
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