# Incoming CEO John Ternus currently serves as Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering.

*business · news · 2026-04-21 · CNET*

## Key points

- John Ternus will become Apple's CEO on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook.
- All iPhone 17 models were reportedly manufactured in India, marking a major production shift.
- Ternus previously led Apple's transition from Intel processors to Apple silicon in Macs.
- Apple faces ongoing delays in releasing its updated Siri and lagging AI tools versus competitors.
- A foldable iPhone may launch this fall, possibly marking Ternus' first major product debut.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States, India, Vietnam

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