We’re already seeing claims on social media that John Ternus will change everything, quickly. Almost nothing changed in the first few years under Tim Cook, and even less will now.
No single person has the power to change Apple overnight
No single person has the power to change Apple overnight
Apple’s leadership history is punctuated by three significant events: Steve Jobs leaving, his return, and his death. The CEO transition in September 2026 will be the first low-drama change the position has seen since the company’s inception.
When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, it was after years of careful consideration. He wasn’t picked by Jobs by accident, nor was he rushed into the job beyond Jobs’ untimely death.