John Ternus Succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO
Posts report Ternus taking the CEO role on September 1 with a $58 million pay package.

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Accounts on X state John Ternus took over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook on September 1, with Cook becoming executive chairman. Multiple posts say Ternus will receive a target compensation package worth $58 million for fiscal 2027, consisting of a $3 million salary and $55 million in stock awards. One post notes Apple delivered nearly 3,000 percent total return under Cook since 2011. Visible replies include puns on the new CEO's last name.
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