Apple CEO Tim Cook holds an iPhone 17 during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept. 9, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesApple announced a shakeup to its top leadership on April 20, with Tim Cook to become executive chairman of the company’s board of directors and John Ternus the next CEO.In a statement, Apple said the decisions were unanimously approved by the board and follow a “thoughtful, long-term succession planning process.”