Tim Cook’s departure is the start of a new era at Apple

Tim Cook is expected to step down in September, with hardware chief John Ternus poised to take over as Apple’s next CEO.

The move marks a broader generational shift as most of the remaining Jobs-era executives have left Apple or taken on smaller roles.

Longtime figures such as Eddy Cue, Phil Schiller, and Craig Federighi remain, but the company’s top ranks no longer look like Jobs’ inner circle.

It is Apple’s first major leadership transition without Steve Jobs’ longtime team, raising the stakes for the company’s next phase of strategy and growth.