John Ternus takes the helm at Apple, as AI pressure hits
When Tim Cook became Apple’s CEO in August 2011, he had big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Steve Jobs, was widely considered one of the world’s greatest innovators.
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10 sourcesApple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook at a pivotal time for the company
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24 sourcesApple’s New CEO Pay Package Is Worth $58 Million, Putting Him Just Outside the Top 20
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13 sourcesTim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO, but the ‘Trump whisperer’ isn’t going anywhere
As Apple gets a new CEO in John Ternus, Tim Cook shares the 4 a.m. morning ritual he stuck by for 15 years in the top job
Apple CEO John Ternus started Tuesday. His $55 million award starts next year
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8 articlesTim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple
Apple’s New CEO Scores $58 Million Annual Pay Package as Tim Cook Officially Steps Aside
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The story so far
4 developments- Aug 31How Tim Cook made Apple one of the world’s most valuable companies
- Sep 1How golden was Tim Cook's Apple?
- Sep 1Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
- Sep 2John Ternus Took the Apple Helm with a Big First Message
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Quiet for 45 daysLast development · Sep 2 — John Ternus Took the Apple Helm with a Big First Message
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