Summary
John Ternus, who is Apple's senior vice president for hardware engineering, is seen as the leading candidate to replace Tim Cook as Apple's CEO. Cook has led Apple successfully for many years, and while he is not expected to leave soon, Apple is preparing for a future leadership change.
Key Facts
- John Ternus is currently Apple's senior vice president for hardware engineering.
- He is considered the main candidate to succeed Tim Cook as CEO.
- Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has worked on products like the iPad, Mac, AirPods, and iPhone.
- Tim Cook, 50 when he became CEO, has overseen strong financial growth but less technological breakthrough.
- Cook is preparing potential successors from within Apple for when he eventually steps down.
- Ternus is well-regarded within Apple, seen as capable and likable.
- Apple has struggled with major new technology areas recently, such as mixed reality and AI.
- Jeff Williams, former Chief Operating Officer, was previously considered a successor but stepped down.
