Tim Cook's Apple CEO era is defined by 5 achievements

Tim Cook is expected to step back as Apple CEO in September and become executive chairman, with John Ternus set to succeed him.

The article frames Cook’s legacy around strong succession planning, operational discipline, and a highly effective supply chain.

Under Cook, Apple grew from a company worth hundreds of billions into a multitrillion-dollar giant, delivering major shareholder value.

His exit would mark a rare, orderly leadership transition at one of the world’s most valuable companies.