2 hours ago

The person who could be Apple CEO: Who is John Ternus?

appleinsider.com

Friday, January 30, 2026

1 min read
Share:

All things considered, John Ternus is the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for control of the company. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, have to plan for the future...

All things considered, John Ternus is the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for control of the company. Who is he, and how did he get here?

Man in a blue T-shirt speaking with hand gestures, standing against an aerial view of a circular office campus surrounded by trees and city buildings
John Ternus

Apple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, have to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.

For Apple and its aging leadership, Apple has to find its replacement for Tim Cook. Even though Cook probably won't be retiring in 2026, the sheer size and number of moving parts at Apple means it has to prepare now, so there's enough of a runway for the heir to the position to get ready, as well as the company itself, from 2027 onward.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Read the full article

Continue reading on appleinsider.com

Read Original

More from appleinsider.com