Apple's Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO

Tim Cook announced he will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026 and move into the role of executive chairman.

John Ternus has been named as Cook’s successor and will become Apple’s next chief executive.

The move marks a major leadership transition at Apple while signaling continuity into its next phase.

Cook also shared a letter thanking Apple users and praising Ternus as the right person to lead the company forward.