Apple’s Leadership Transition: Speculation Mounts Over Cook’s 2026 Departure

Speculation is intensifying around a potential leadership transition at Apple, with reports suggesting CEO Tim Cook could step down as early as next year. According to weekend reports, the company’s board of directors and senior executives have accelerated succession planning discussions. John Ternus, currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, has emerged as the leading candidate to assume the top position. These developments come alongside other significant challenges for the technology giant, including a substantial legal penalty and concerning iPhone sales data that have weighed on investor sentiment.

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