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Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant’s hardware strategy
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As Apple races to stay competitive in AI while navigating tariffs and supply chain uncertainty, the company’s future is about to shift under new leadership.
Key facts
- On Monday, Apple announced that John Ternus will take over as CEO later this year, succeeding Tim Cook
- Cook transformed Apple into a $4 trillion global powerhouse, expanded its services business, and oversaw some of the most profitable years in tech history
- Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and rose through the ranks of hardware engineering
- The company recently pivoted to India, making about 25% of its iPhones in the country last year
Summary
On Monday, Apple announced that John Ternus will take over as CEO later this year, succeeding Tim Cook. Cook transformed Apple into a $4 trillion global powerhouse, expanded its services business, and oversaw some of the most profitable years in tech history. Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and rose through the ranks of hardware engineering. His appointment signals a renewed focus on hardware at a moment when Apple is under pressure to define its next era.