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title: "Apple CEO rumored to step down? Successor may be current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus"
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description: "Multiple foreign media reports indicate that Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook may step down as early as next year, with the current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, seen as the most likely successor. Apple has not yet responded to this matter"
datetime: "2025-11-16T09:22:12.000Z"
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# Apple CEO rumored to step down? Successor may be current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus

According to reports from multiple foreign media outlets, Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook may step down as early as next year. The company is currently accelerating the search for his successor, with current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus widely regarded as the most likely candidate. As of now, Apple has not responded to this matter. (CCTV Finance)

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