Tim Cook is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Apple Inc. after fifteen years in the role. He will be succeeded by hardware specialist John Ternus, while Cook will stay on as executive chairman.
Having joined Apple in 1998 and succeeding Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011, Cook transformed the company into a $4 trillion powerhouse. Throughout his leadership, he navigated shifts between eras in technology and politics to grow the iPhone maker into a giant.
The outgoing chief executive officer leaves behind an unprecedented record of success built over his tenure.