John Ternus emerges as top choice to be Apple's next CEO

Jan 11, 2026, 11:00 AM20

(Update: Jan 12, 2026, 2:52 PM)

John Ternus

Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering

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John Ternus emerges as top choice to be Apple's next CEO

Tim Cook has expressed a desire to lessen his workload, prompting succession planning at Apple.
John Ternus is recognized for his operational knowledge and is a prime candidate for the CEO position.
Moving forward, Apple's decision on leadership could determine its innovation strategy amidst ongoing challenges.

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Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering

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Tim Cook

American business executive

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