Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down to become Chairman of the Board; John Turnus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over as CEO.
On April 20, 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that he would assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors and would step down as CEO on September 1, 2026. He will be succeeded by John Turnus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.
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According to Apple, the appointment was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors and is based on a well-thought-out long-term succession plan. CEO Tim Cook will continue to serve as CEO through the summer of 2026, working closely with Turnus as the transition progresses.
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After graduating from Auburn University in 1982, CEO Tim Cook worked for IBM's PC business for 12 years, eventually becoming the director of North American fulfillment. He then worked for several other companies before joining Apple in 1998. It is said that he was personally approached by then-CEO Steve Jobs about joining the company.
Cook, who began his career at Apple as Senior Vice President of Global Operations, closed factories and warehouses around the world and replaced them with contract manufacturers. It is also said that the company's early investment in flash memory in 2005 led to the stable supply of products such as the iPod Nano, iPhone, and iPad. He then became CEO in 2011, replacing Steve Jobs.
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CEO Tim Cook commented, 'Serving as CEO of Apple and taking on the responsibility of leading such a remarkable company has been the greatest honor of my life. I truly love Apple and am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with such an inventive, creative, and compassionate team. They have an unwavering commitment to enriching our customers' lives and creating the world's best products and services.'
Furthermore, CEO Cook said of the incoming CEO, John Turnus, 'John Turnus has the brain of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and integrity. He has foresight and has contributed countless things to Apple for more than 25 years. There is no doubt that Turnus is the right person to lead Apple into the future. I have absolute confidence in his abilities and character, and I look forward to working closely with him during this transition period and as I assume the new role of Chairman of the Board.'
In addition, CEO Tim Cook released a letter addressed to the Apple community. In it, he wrote, 'This is not goodbye. But as we reach this turning point, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude. I am not speaking on behalf of the company this time. Of course, everyone at the company is deeply grateful to you all, but this time I am speaking purely as Tim personally. I grew up in a small town and, in this magical time, I have been given the opportunity to become the CEO of the world's number one company. I am deeply grateful for the trust and kindness you have shown me. Thank you for greeting me on the street and in stores. Thank you for cheering with me when we announce new products and services. And most of all, thank you for believing in me to lead this company, which has always put you at the center of its operations. Every day we wake up thinking about what we can do to make your lives a little bit better. And every day, you make my life the best it could be.'
His successor, Turnus, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and began his career as a mechanical engineer designing VR headsets at Virtual Research Systems. He joined Apple in 2001 and participated in the product design team. In 2013, he was appointed Vice President of Hardware Engineering, where he led the development of AirPods, iPad, and Mac.
Subsequently, Turnus was promoted to head of iPhone development in 2020, senior vice president of hardware engineering in 2021, and head of Apple Watch development in late 2022. Most recently, he led the development of
Turnus commented, 'I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to carry on Apple's mission. Having spent most of my career at Apple, I was fortunate to work under Steve Jobs and have Cook as my mentor. It has been a great honor to help shape the products and experiences that have fundamentally changed the way we interact with the world. I have great expectations for what we will achieve in the coming years, and I am thrilled to see some of the world's most talented people come together at Apple to work towards goals that are greater than any one of us could possibly achieve. I am honored to take on this role and promise to lead with the values and vision that have characterized this special place for half a century in mind.'
In addition, with Mr. Turnus assuming the role of CEO, it has been announced that Johnny Slooge, who led the development of Apple Silicon at Apple, will take on the role of 'Chief Hardware Officer,' overseeing both the hardware engineering and hardware technology divisions.
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