Meet John Ternus: Tim Cook's Successor — And What Could Be Next For Apple

There isn’t much that can capture the tech world’s notice, but the announcement today of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO definitely changed the stakes.

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Among them is a potential strategic direction for one of the world's most influential technology companies during a time of rapid change.

"I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to carry Apple's mission forward," said Ternus in an Apple press release. "Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor. It has been a privilege to help shape the products and experiences that have changed so much of how we interact with the world and with one another.”

Cook, who has been the CEO for 15 years, is not leaving the organization; he was named ...

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