Apple gets new CEO… Tim Cook will step down from the post after 15 years, John Ternes will take command

A major leadership change has taken place in the world’s leading tech company Apple, which has created a stir in the industry. The company announced on Monday that John Ternes has been made the new CEO. 50-year-old Ternus will take over the responsibility with immediate effect and will also become a part of the company’s board. This change has happened at a time when the tech industry is changing rapidly due to Artificial Intelligence.

Current CEO Tim Cook will step down from his post on September 1 and will thereafter assume the role of executive chairman. Tim Cook led the company since 2011 and during his tenure, Apple achieved many new heights. When he steps down, he will become one of the company’s longest-tenured heads, having been CEO for nearly 15 years. Under his leadership, the company’s annual sales increased almost four times to $416 billion.

Who is the new CEO John Ternes?

John Ternes has been a part of Apple for the last 25 years. He joined the company in 2001 and since then has held many important responsibilities. Especially he has made important contributions in the field of hardware engineering and product design. His long experience and deep understanding of the inner workings of the company make him a strong candidate for this post.

Glimpse of education and career

Before Apple, Turnus worked in Virtual Research Systems. He has studied mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2013, he was made the Vice President of Hardware Engineering and in 2021 he became a part of the company’s executive team.

Ternus has played an important role in the development of many big products like iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods. Recently they introduced new designs like iPhone Air, which is considered a major change in the company’s flagship smartphone lineup. His contribution has also been important in increasing the sales of Mac again.

What is the company’s thinking regarding Turnus?

This announcement has come some time after the 50th anniversary of Apple, due to which it is considered more special. According to a senior company official, this change seemed to be predetermined. He told that Turnus’s working style is very much like that of Tim Cook. He is not a showman like Steve Jobs nor is he much into marketing, but he is a strong “product focused” leader. According to him, Turnus is a person who takes wise decisions and has a balanced leadership, who is not in a hurry to take risks.

What did Tim Cook say in praise of Turnus?

According to Bloomberg report, Tim Cook praised John Ternes highly. He said that Ternus has the thinking of an engineer, the energy of an innovator and the ability to lead with integrity. Cook also said that Turnus is a visionary leader and his contribution over the last 25 years has been extremely important. He expressed confidence that Turnus will move Apple forward strongly in the future.