A profile of John Ternus, Tim Cook's likely successor who shapes Apple's hardware portfolio, as he expands his public visibility and his influence within Apple
Bloomberg Mark Gurman
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Stefanos
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Mark is unpacking a lot in this very detailed article. Must read! Wish the Tim Cook fx was different - I get the idea.
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Parker Ortolani
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crazy good story full of new deets
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Mark Gurman
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He is a very meticulous engineer and a judicious executive," says Tony Blevins, the company's procurement chief until 2022, who describes Ternus as an “outstanding and obvious choice” to succeed Cook.
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Mark Gurman
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Apple hardware chief Ternus knows he needs bold new AI products and is the driving force behind its trio of new AI wearables and a big push into the smart home. But he was also — for better or for worse — against the Vision Pro, Apple Car and beefing up the original HomePod.
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Mark Gurman
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The only other current alternative is COO Sabih Khan. Some executives have discussed him taking over Apple's sales division as a possible test of a larger role. Ultimately the decision is up to Apple's board, with the most important voice being Cook himself.
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THE BIG TAKE: As Apple turns 50, the wheels of succession are in motion. John Ternus is the company's “nice guy” CEO heir apparent. The most in-depth look at Ternus, his growing empire and Apple's Tim Cook succession plans to date. https://www.bloomberg.com/...