Tim Cook, 63, took over the reins from Apple boss Steve Jobs in 2011, and since then, has been widely credited with transforming the business. Not only did he introduce new product categories like the Apple Watch, but he’s leading the charge in mixed reality , according to Bloomberg, which blurs the lines between augmented reality and the real world. In doing so, Cook has cemented his status as a titan of the tech world, but has raised another question – who will replace him? While he’s openly said he’s not planning on going any time soon, per Fortune, Cook has admitted that there’s a succession plan.
According to Bloomberg, one man has emerged as the front runner – 49-year-old John Ternus. Here’s what we know so far about the man who could shepherd Apple into its next chapter ..
. What does Ternus do at Apple? {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"John Ternus introducing the M2 microprocessor at Apple’s WWDC 2022 developer conference at the company’s headquarters in California.
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