Eddy Cue named 2026 Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year

Apple Services chief Eddy Cue has been named Cannes Lions’ 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year.

The award will be presented at the festival in June, where Cue is also set to deliver a keynote.

He will appear onstage with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, underscoring Apple’s growing role in entertainment.

The honor recognizes Cue’s leadership in building Apple’s media and services ecosystem, including Apple TV.