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Apple Inc.
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AAPL SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:38 UTC
CEO Timeline
John Ternus
Current
Sep 2026 — Present
(0mo)
John Ternus, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will become CEO of Apple and join the Board, effective September 1, 2026.
1 source filing — click to expand
Timothy D. Cook
Current
Retiring Sept 2026
Aug 2011 — Present
(15y 1mo)
Timothy D. Cook was promoted from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer of Apple, succeeding Steve Jobs.
planned leadership transition
3 source filings — click to expand
Steve Jobs
Since at least Dec 2005 — Aug 2011
(5y 8mo)
resigned as Chief Executive Officer
2 source filings — click to expand