Tim Cook's Apple CEO Future: Not Leaving Before Mid-2026, Succession Plan Unfolds

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Moneycontrol•27-01-2026, 11:41
Tim Cook's Apple CEO Future: Not Leaving Before Mid-2026, Succession Plan Unfolds
- •Speculation about Tim Cook's departure as Apple CEO in early 2026 has been tempered by recent reports.
- •Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests Cook is unlikely to step down before mid-2026, possibly after the Worldwide Developers Conference.
- •Apple is seeking an exemption for current chairman Arthur D. Levinson to remain, indicating continuity over immediate reshuffle.
- •John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is seen as the most likely successor, now overseeing design teams.
- •Cook, 65, has led Apple since 2011, expanding its services business and custom silicon, ensuring a deliberate transition.
Why It Matters: Tim Cook is expected to remain Apple CEO until at least mid-2026, with John Ternus emerging as his likely successor.
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