Apple's John Ternus Takes Over as CEO After Tim Cook's Tenure
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple Inc.'s CEO on September 1, 2026, after a tenure that saw the company’s stock rise by over 2,258%. He took charge in August 2011 when Apple had a market cap of less than $350 billion and transformed it into one of the world's largest companies with a valuation exceeding $4.6 trillion. Cook oversaw significant product diversification beyond iPhones and Macs to include wearables like watches, AirPods, and financial services. His leadership solidified Apple’s position as an iconic global brand and made its stock a top-performing investment over the past 15 years. John Ternus has now assumed the role of CEO, marking the beginning of what Bloomberg refers to as 'the Ternus Era' for Apple.
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