Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here? John Ternus Apple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability. For Apple and its aging leadership, Apple had to find its replacement for Tim Cook . Even though Cook wasn't thought to be retiring in 2026 , the sheer size and number of moving parts at Apple meant it had to prepare in advance, so there's enough of a runway for the heir to the position to get ready, as well as the company itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here? John Ternus Apple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability. For Apple and its aging leadership, Apple had to find its replacement for Tim Cook . Even though Cook wasn't thought to be retiring in 2026 , the sheer size and number of moving parts at Apple meant it had to prepare in advance, so there's enough of a runway for the heir to the position to get ready, as well as the company itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true.
Who is he, and how did he get here?
John Ternus Apple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company.
Why it matters
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