John Ternus — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple Inc. since 2021.
Will succeed Tim Cook as CEO of Apple on September 1, 2026.
Oversees the development of hardware for Apple's AirPods, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch product lines.
Earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997.
Began his career as a mechanical engineer designing virtual reality headsets at Virtual Research Systems.

Biography

John Ternus is the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple Inc., a position he has held since 2021. A significant announcement in April 2026 revealed that he will succeed Tim Cook as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple on September 1, 2026. During his tenure as senior vice president, he has been responsible for leading hardware development across Apple's major product categories.