
Sep 1, 2026
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Tim Cook’s 15-year Apple legacy: From Steve Jobs's successor to $4 trillion giant
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years. He will move into the executive chairman role on Sept. 1, while John Ternus takes charge. Cook helped Apple grow into a $4 trillion giant by focusing on services and supply-chain control, selling approximately 3.1 billion iPhone devices.