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Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- John Ternus has officially become Apple’s new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year leadership during which Apple’s value surged to $4.6 trillion largely due to the iPhone’s success.
- Ternus takes charge amid significant industry disruption caused by artificial intelligence, an area where Apple has struggled to deliver on promised advancements over the past two years.
- Earlier in 2024, Apple introduced AI upgrades to Siri, focusing on privacy and everyday usability as it attempts to catch up with competitors in the AI space.
- Ternus faces challenges beyond hardware engineering, including maintaining supply chain stability and managing relationships with political figures such as former President Donald Trump, who praised Cook’s tenure.
- Having contributed to key Apple products like the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro, Ternus is set to lead the upcoming iPhone launch event at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters next week.
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