Event Brief
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO on Sept. 1
Filed: Apr 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Apple said Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1 and be replaced by John Ternus.
WHO: Apple
WHAT: Announced Tim Cook will step down as CEO and John Ternus will replace him
WHEN: Apr 24, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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