John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO

John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO

John Ternus Emerges as Apple’s Next CEO Front-Runner As Tim Cook turns 65 and signals a desire to step back, Apple is fast-tracking its CEO succession plan—and all eyes are on John Ternus. The company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering has quietly risen through the ranks and is now widely seen as the most likely heir to Cook’s throne. With major leadership changes already underway across Apple’s executive suite, industry watchers and internal sources increasingly point to Ternus as the man poised to lead the world’s most valuable tech company into its next era. Credit: Google Why Now? Tim Cook’s Succession Timeline Accelerates Apple doesn’t do drama—but it does plan meticulously. According to The New York Times , the company began intensifying its CEO transition planning in 2025, spurred by Cook’s expressed wish to reduce his day-to-day responsibilities. While Cook is expected to remain chairman of Apple’s board, his gradual exit from operational leadership creates an urgent n…