Management changeAnnounced

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, become executive chairman

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's chief executive to become executive chairman, ending a 15-year tenure. He will guide Apple's government relations and trade strategy between Washington and Beijing.

Announced: 2026-09-03
Effective / planned: 2026-09-01
Sectors: electronics

Companies involved

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Sources

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