An earlier report suggested that Tim Cook could announce his retirement in 2026 before WWDC, and while succession plans are underway, the report is being called false.
Apple CEO Tim Cook isn’t retiring just yet
Apple CEO Tim Cook isn’t retiring just yet
When the Financial Times made the claim that Apple CEO Tim Cook would announce the succession plan to be replaced by John Ternus in early 2026, the AppleInsider team was skeptical at best. It was clear Cook and many others in the executive team could retire in the next five years, but Cook’s departure seems the furthest out.
According to the Power On newsletter, the report suggesting a transition would be announced is outright incorrect. Not only is it not accurate, but it doesn’t seem to be seeded directly from Apple either.