Overview
- The Financial Times reports that Apple’s board and senior executives have recently intensified planning for the CEO transition.
- Hardware chief John Ternus, who oversees iPhone, iPad, Mac and AirPods programs, is viewed internally as the leading contender, though no final decision is reported.
- Sources say the process is long planned and not related to current business performance or the holiday‑quarter sales outlook.
- People familiar with the talks caution that the timing of any announcement could still change despite the increased preparation.
- Apple has not commented publicly, as other leadership moves include COO Jeff Williams’ retirement and a CFO transition from Luca Maestri to Kevan Parekh.