Is Tim Cook about to leave Apple? Who will be the new CEO?

After leading Apple for nearly 14 years, Tim Cook may now retire.

Written by: Tahir Qureshi Edited by: Tahir Qureshi
Published: November 15, 2025, 5:07 PM IST

New Delhi: Apple has begun the process of selecting its next CEO. According to a report in the Financial Times, Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down next year. The company has begun working on who will take over Apple’s leadership after Tim.

It is not yet clear who the next CEO will be. However, Apple’s Senior Vice President (Hardware Engineering) John Ternus is considered a leading contender for the position. The Financial Times, in its report, cited several people as suggesting John Ternus as a potential contender for Apple’s next CEO.

Apple has not yet officially announced any information on this matter. After leading Apple for nearly 14 years, Tim Cook may now retire. Apple is expected to announce its next CEO early next year.

Tim Cook’s journey with Apple

Tim Cook took over Apple after Steve Jobs left his position in 2011. It’s worth noting that Tim Cook joined Apple in 1998. At that time, the company was facing many difficulties. Steve Jobs hired Tim Cook to steer Apple’s operations team in a new direction.

From 2005 to 2011, he served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. During this time, he strengthened the supply chain for products like the iPod, MacBook, iPhone, and iPad on a global stage. It is believed that Tim Cook was instrumental in Apple’s large-scale product launches.

Became CEO in 2011

Even during Steve Jobs’ illness, Tim Cook served as interim CEO of the company. On August 24, 2011, Steve Jobs appointed Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO. Under Tim Cook’s leadership, Apple has achieved many significant milestones.

During Cook’s tenure as CEO, the company launched new products such as the Apple Watch, AirPods, M1, M2, and M3 silicon chips, and the Apple Vision Pro. Apple also became the first company to reach a valuation of $3 trillion. Service businesses such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and the App Store have expanded under Tim’s leadership.

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