Who is John Ternus? The man replacing Tim Cook as Apple's Chief Executive Officer

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say His ascent within the company saw him appointed vice president of Hardware Engineering in 2013.Eight years later, in 2021, Mr Ternus secured his place on Apple's executive team when he was elevated to senior vice-president of hardware engineering, cementing his position at the heart of the company's product development operations.Throughout his tenure, he has been central to launching several of Apple's most significant product categories, notably the iPad and AirPods.His hardware engineering teams delivered a transformed iPhone range last autumn, comprising the high-performance iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models, the remarkably slim yet robust iPhone Air, and the standard iPhone 17.The MacBook Neo, a recently unveiled laptop designed to broaden Mac accessibility worldwide, also emerged from his division's efforts.Under Mr Ternus's direction, AirPods evolved into what the company describes as the finest in-ear headphones available, featuring exceptional noise cancellation technology and functioning as an over-the-counter hearing aid system.He has championed Apple's environmental agenda through pioneering material innovations, including developing a novel recycled aluminium alloy now utilised across multiple product ranges.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSApple CEO Tim Cook to step down from role in major Silicon Valley overhaulMobile phones will be BANNED by law in England's schools to 'put children’s interests first'Shabana Mahmood BANS influencer from entering Britain after she burned Quran with flamethrower His teams introduced 3-D printed titanium components in the Apple Watch Ultra 3, demonstrating the company's commitment to advanced manufacturing techniques.Product longevity has been another priority under his stewardship, with repairability improvements extending the usable life of numerous Apple devices.The executive has also spearheaded reliability and durability enhancements, implementing new methods that have made the company's hardware notably more resilient.These combined efforts have contributed to reducing the environmental impact of Apple's product portfolio.Mr Ternus said: I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to carry Apple’s mission forward. Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor.It has been a privilege to help shape the products and experiences that have changed so much of how we interact with the world and with one another.I am filled with optimism about what we can achieve in the years to come, and I am so happy to know that the most talented people on earth are here at Apple, determined to be part of something bigger than any one of us.I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter