"Apple Inc. has expanded the job of hardware chief John Ternus to include design work, solidifying his status as a leading contender to eventually succeed Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. Cook, who has led Apple since 2011 and turned 65 in November, quietly tapped Ternus to manage the company's design teams at the end of last year, according to people with knowledge of the matter."
"Ternus is now billed internally as the executive sponsor of all design on Cook's management team, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the change wasn't public. That entails being a bridge between design staff and Apple's top brass. He represents the design organization in executive team gatherings and manages the group's leaders. A spokesman for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment."
John Ternus was tapped late last year to manage Apple's design teams in addition to his hardware responsibilities, expanding his role significantly. The role covers both hardware and software design and has historically been held by a senior leader closely tied to product appearance and feel. Past holders include Jony Ive, Tim Cook (interim), and Jeff Williams through his retirement at the end of 2025. Ternus now serves as executive sponsor for all design, acting as a bridge between designers and top leadership and representing the design group in executive meetings. Apple declined to comment. There are no signs Tim Cook plans to step down soon, and he is expected to remain as chairman when he retires; current chairman Art Levinson will remain past the February shareholder meeting, suggesting a delayed chairman transition.
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