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Apple names hardware chief John Ternus as next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1st

Apple names hardware chief John Ternus as next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1st

Apple announced that John Ternus, currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will become CEO on September 1st, replacing Tim Cook after 15 years in the role. Ternus is a 25-year Apple veteran and the first CEO from the hardware division in roughly 30 years.

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