Top Leaders React to Apple Announcing Tim Cook Will Step Down as CEO

Apple said Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, with John Ternus set to succeed him.

Cook will become executive chairman and remain involved in supporting the company, including on policy matters.

Leaders including Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Warren Buffett publicly praised Cook and congratulated Ternus.

The move marks a major leadership transition at Apple, drawing attention across tech, business, and politics.