Apple

Tim Cook says he will not interfere with John Ternus as Apple CEO

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After handing the CEO role to John Ternus, Tim Cook says he is not meddling in Ternus’s decisions. Cook is focusing on representing Apple and interacting with governments, while maintaining frequent communication and trust with the new CEO.

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What we know

Confirmed by several sources

Reported by one source

  • Cook is taking on responsibilities involving interaction with governments. — AppleInsider
  • Cook said the transition began years ago. — MacRumors

Coverage 4 publishers

  1. MacRumorsFirst report

    Tim Cook Explains Why He Stepped Down as Apple CEO Before iPhone Duo Launch

    The Independent's David Phelan on Wednesday interviewed Apple's executive chairman Tim Cook at Apple's U.K. headquarters in the Battersea Power Station, and one of the topics they discussed was John Ternus taking over as Apple's CEO.…

  2. 9to5Mac

    Tim Cook on his first month after Apple CEO transition: ‘I’m not meddling’

    Tim Cook visited Apple’s Battersea campus in London this week, mingling with King Charles as part of the company’s new partnership with The King’s Trust. At Apple’s Battersea headquarters, Cook also sat down with The Independent for an…

  3. The Verge

    Tim Cook says ‘I’m not meddling’ in the new Apple CEO’s business

    Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO in September, handing over the top job to former hardware chief John Ternus and taking an executive chairman role. Cook's still a visible representative of the company, having been recently photographed…

  4. AppleInsider

    Tim Cook has no intention of interfering with the John Ternus era

    Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has no intention of meddling with John Ternus' work as CEO, but he does want to lighten his load by taking on responsibilities with interacting with global governments.Tim Cook shines the spotlight on the…

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