FILE - APRIL 20, 2026: It was reported that John Ternus, a senior vice president of hardware engineering at Apple, is succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, with Cook assuming the role of executive chairman on Sept. 1 of this year, April 20, 2026. CUPERTINO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Apple CEO Tim Cook looks on during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on the Apple Park campus on September 12, 2017 in Cupertino, California. Apple held their first special event at the new Apple Park campus where they announced the new iPhone 8, iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)