Tim Cook Succession at Apple: John Ternus Emerges as Frontrunner as Board Steps Up Planning (Nov. 17, 2025)
Apple is stepping up CEO succession planning as Tim Cook turns 65, with hardware chief John Ternus seen as the top internal candidate, reports say. No decision is expected before Apple’s late-January earnings. Cook could shift to board chairman, as current chair Arthur Levinson is 75 and faces age limits under Apple policy. Apple declined to comment.