Apple may soon announce its new CEO. If reports are to be believed, Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down next year. John Ternes can replace him. 50-year-old John Ternes is considered the frontrunner for the post of CEO of Apple. However, his name has not been officially confirmed yet. Tim Cook is currently the CEO of Apple. John brings technical expertise and two decades of experience at Apple. Based on these abilities, he is being considered a strong contender for the next CEO of Apple.
Who is John Ternes?
John Ternes is currently Apple’s Senior Vice President (Hardware Engineering). He is responsible for all of Apple’s hardware teams, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AirPods. 50-year-old John is being considered as the successor to Tim Cook.
His journey with Apple
John Ternes started his career with Apple in 2001. He joined the product design team there. Climbing the ladder of success, he became the Vice President of Hardware Engineering in 2013. In 2021, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, since then he heads the Hardware Engineering department. Over the years, he has become a prominent figure at Apple events. His increasing presence is being considered a sign that Apple is grooming him for a leadership role. Now it remains to be seen when Apple officially announces his appointment as CEO.
Where is Tim Cook going?
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been in this position for the last 14 years. Now his age is 65 years. It is believed that Tim is about to retire. He was appointed CEO of Apple on August 24, 2011. After Steve Jobs, he is credited with taking Apple to new heights. Under his leadership the company has achieved success not only in the hardware sector but also in the service business sector.
