According to new reporting from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook has handed control of the company’s design teams to John Ternus.
Key Developments
- New Authority. Despite being the head of Hardware Engineering, Ternus now oversees the design division—a role previously monitored by Jony Ive, Jeff Williams, and Cook himself.
- Expanding Scope. This move follows a significant shift in 2025, where Ternus was given responsibility for Apple’s product roadmaps and overall product strategy.
- Succession Planning. With Tim Cook now 65, Bloomberg suggests these moves are calculated steps to expose Ternus to every facet of Apple’s operations.
While rumors of Cook’s retirement have circulated alongside recent executive departures, the consolidation of power under Ternus signals that he is the clear favorite to lead Apple in the future.