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Tim Cook Discusses Apple Transition and New Role as Executive Chairman
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 14:13
Tim Cook Discusses Apple Transition and New Role as Executive Chairman
- •Tim Cook opened up about his transition to executive chairman of Apple's board of directors following his departure as CEO in September.
- •Cook stated that his relationship with new CEO John Ternus is built on mutual trust, regular communication, and a clear boundary to avoid meddling.
- •Cook advised Ternus to focus on areas with the biggest impact and to make the role his own.
- •Cook is now focusing his efforts on worldwide policy and engaging with governments around the globe.
- •Apple recently launched new products under Ternus, including the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and the company's first foldable device, the iPhone Duo.
Key Questions Answered
Tim Cook stepped down as CEO and became the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, shifting his primary focus to global policy and government relations.
John Ternus officially assumed the role of Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, just as the company prepared to introduce new products like the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and the iPhone Duo.
Tim Cook encouraged John Ternus to focus on areas where he could make the biggest impact, make the role his own, and build their working relationship on mutual trust and frequent communication.
