Apple has named John Ternus as its next CEO, effective September 1, 2026. A mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, Ternus brings a strong technical background to lead the company’s next phase.
In a major leadership shift, Apple Inc. has named John Ternus as its next chief executive officer. This comes amid news that current CEO Tim Cook will take up the role of executive chairman from September 1, 2026. This appointment signals a major change in leadership at Apple.
Education journey
Prior to joining Apple, Ternus had a great educational background which can help one understand how he managed to lead Apple’s hardware development team. Specifically, Ternus obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree with the main focus on Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
His time at the university was not limited to textbooks and labs. According to appleinsider reports, Ternus was also part of the varsity men’s swimming team.
