John Ternus
Mentioned in 69 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple who has become the focal point of CEO succession discussions following Tim Cook's departure. Known for his leadership of Apple's hardware division, oversight of design teams, and involvement in major product announcements including Mac and iPad Pro launches. Podcasts discuss him as the newly promoted CEO positioned to lead Apple's strategy in the AI era, with his background in Apple Silicon development and hardware innovation cited as key qualifications.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Cloud Pod · May 13, 2026
353: Don't Be Evil Unless the Government Asks Nicely
“Hardware background, led Apple Silicon transition, expected to focus on device-level innovation”
9to5Mac Daily · May 8, 2026
Apple EDU store changes, AirPods with cameras
“Incoming CEO receiving congressional letter about store closure rationale and employee impacts”
Big Technology Podcast · May 7, 2026
AI Agents: Mirage Or Real Revolution? — With Dmitry Shevelenko
“Incoming Apple CEO; discussed as smart hardware-focused leader for AI era; replacing previous leadership”
Macworld Podcast · May 6, 2026
Episode 982: Mac mini shortage and the status of the iMac
“Transitioning to CEO role; hosts discussed whether his gaming interest will change Apple's gaming strategy”
MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · May 6, 2026
MBW 1023: Don't Be Contemptible - Apple Sets a New Record for Its Second Quarter Results
“New COO; gave prepared statement on earnings call; managing hardware and software integration post-transition”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · May 6, 2026
MacBreak Weekly 1023: Don't Be Contemptible
“Discussed as successor to Tim Cook; gave prepared statement on earnings call; owns Porsche and frequents Laguna Seca”
Tech Won't Save Us · Apr 30, 2026
Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant
“Hardware executive replacing Tim Cook as CEO; described as 'Apple Man' with 25+ years at company but limited public profile”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Analysis: Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet & Amazon Deliver Earnings
“Taking over as CEO September 1st; will lead upcoming earnings call”
Bloomberg This Weekend · Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Analysis: Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet & Amazon Deliver Earnings
“Becomes Apple CEO on September 1st; expected to be focus of upcoming earnings call and investor attention”
Bloomberg Tech · Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Analysis: Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet & Amazon Deliver Earnings
“Becoming CEO on September 1st; expected to be focus of upcoming Apple earnings call and investor attention”
Bloomberg Surveillance · Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Analysis: Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet & Amazon Deliver Earnings
“Becoming Apple CEO September 1st; will lead upcoming earnings call following Tim Cook's departure”
Bloomberg Intelligence · Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Analysis: Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet & Amazon Deliver Earnings
“Becoming CEO September 1st; expected to lead Apple's upcoming earnings call and announce strategy”
9to5Mac Daily · Apr 29, 2026
iOS 27 rumors, App Store changes
“Incoming Apple CEO facing critical decisions on memory costs and global manufacturing strategy starting September”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 29, 2026
Sony’s 30-Day DRM Clock Reappears - DTNS 5258
“Takes over as Apple CEO on September 1st, facing RAM cost inflation and supply chain restructuring challenges”
The Compound and Friends · Apr 28, 2026
Sleep at Night Portfolio, Big Tech Earnings Week, Spotify Blows Up, Josh on Joby
“Product engineer taking over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook, involved in major Apple products for 25 years”
Prof G Markets · Apr 27, 2026
Two Months In: Why Markets Stopped Caring About Iran
“Head of hardware engineering; named successor to Tim Cook”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 25, 2026
Apple After Tim Cook, OpenAI’s New Mojo, Meta’s Internal Tracking Escapade
“Incoming Apple CEO replacing Tim Cook; hardware leader expected to drive AI product innovation and stabilize workforce”
Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong · Apr 24, 2026
Tim Cook Is Out And John Ternus Is In As Apple CEO - Whats Next For Apple? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 375)
“Transitioning to CEO on September 1, 2024; 23-year Apple veteran with deep product knowledge and public-facing communication skills”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 24, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/24/26
“Taking over from Tim Cook as CEO effective September 1 to lead continued iPhone and foldable device growth”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 24, 2026
SpaceX-Cursor Deal, SaaS Debt Bomb, New Apple CEO, SPLC Indictment, Colon Cancer Spike
“25-year Apple veteran taking over; hardware expert; needs to innovate in AI and new product categories”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 24, 2026
The Jobs/Cook Era at Apple, Intel & AI, and Another SaaSpocalype
“Hardware-focused successor to Cook; questions about whether product guy will pursue new categories or maintain strategy”
Hard Fork · Apr 24, 2026
Tim Cook’s Legacy + The Future of U.B.I. With Andrew Yang + HatGPT
“Promoted from SVP of Hardware Engineering; hardware background signals Apple's strategic direction”
Rich Habits Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
More Meta & Microsoft Layoffs, $166B in Tariff Refunds, & Kevin Warsh
“50-year-old 25-year Apple veteran taking over as CEO September 1st; led Intel-to-Apple silicon transition”
The Vergecast · Apr 24, 2026
AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook's legacy
“Promoted to CEO; credited with Mac strategy revival and product quality improvements; seen as product-focused leader”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Tim Cooked and Now it's John's Ternus!
“Taking over as Apple CEO; known for product-focused approach and hardware engineering expertise”
AppleInsider Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Tim Cook, John Ternus, the FBI, and Star Wars, on the AppleInsider Podcast
“Hardware engineer taking over as CEO on September 1st; previously SVP of Hardware Engineering”
声动早咖啡 · Apr 23, 2026
咖啡豆｜苹果即将告别库克时代，新任掌门人正面临哪些关键转折？
“Hardware engineering SVP becoming Apple's 8th CEO on September 1, 2026; faces AI and new product challenges”
9to5Mac Daily · Apr 23, 2026
John Ternus’s journey to Apple CEO
“Newly appointed Apple CEO effective September 1st, 2026; profiled for his career and leadership style”
Cult of Mac · Apr 23, 2026
Tim’s done, now it’s John’s Ternus
“Promoted from Senior VP Hardware Technology to CEO; hardware engineer with 25 years at Apple”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 23, 2026
Apple Ternus-over - DTNS Live 5124
“Named successor to Tim Cook, taking over as CEO on September 1, 2024; hardware-focused leader”
9to5Mac Happy Hour · Apr 23, 2026
John Ternus is officially Apple’s next CEO, iPhone 18 colors, iOS 27 rumors
“Announced as Tim Cook's successor, taking CEO role September 1, 2026; hardware engineering leader”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Apr 23, 2026
Apple’s Next Chapter; SpaceX and Cursor Strike A Deal; Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
“Longtime Apple hardware engineer appointed as new CEO; expected to navigate AI era strategy”
This Week in Startups · Apr 22, 2026
SpaceX and Cursor team up to topple Claude Code | E2279
“Promoted from SVP of Hardware Engineering to CEO, expected to focus on innovation and new devices”
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Talkin' Bout [Infosec] News · Apr 22, 2026
Tim Cook Announces Apple CEO Exit - 2026-04-20
“Selected as Tim Cook's replacement; background in hardware engineering and Apple Silicon development”
Windows Weekly (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026
WW 980: Running Outta Tolkiens - Hands-On With 2 Snapdragon X2 Laptops!
“Hardware chief appointed as next Apple CEO; first engineer-focused leader in company history”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026
Windows Weekly 980: Running Outta Tolkiens
“Announced as new Apple CEO, hardware chief with 20 years experience, compared to Satya Nadella's Microsoft transition”
PBD Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
Trump EXTENDS Ceasefire + DOJ Indicts SPLC | PBD Podcast #782
“Named new Apple CEO; senior VP of hardware engineering; product-focused leader replacing operations-focused Cook”
9to5Mac Daily · Apr 22, 2026
More on Apple’s CEO transition
“Announced as next Apple CEO starting September 2026; known for decisive product-focused leadership and hardware engineering involvement”
Prof G Markets · Apr 22, 2026
Tim Cook Sat Out the AI Race — Will the New CEO Pay the Price?
“25-year Apple veteran taking over as CEO; conservative approach; success depends on navigating AI transition”
Halftime Report · Apr 21, 2026
The Committee Reacts to Kevin Warsh's Testimony 4/21/26
“Named new Apple CEO; hardware engineer with 20+ years at company; led iPad and AirPods development”
Accidental Tech Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
688: A Company Man
“Appointed as next CEO effective September 1, 2026; background in mechanical engineering and hardware design”
Squawk Pod · Apr 21, 2026
President Trump: We’re Going to End Up with A Great Deal 4/21/26
“Succeeding Tim Cook as CEO on September 1st; age 50; mechanical engineer; driving force behind iPhone, Mac, iPad”
Daily Tech Headlines · Apr 21, 2026
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, Becomes Executive Chairman September 1st - DTH
“Succeeding Tim Cook as Apple CEO; will work with Cook during summer transition period”
Newshour · Apr 21, 2026
Iran warns of 'new cards' if fighting resumes
“Appointed as Tim Cook's successor; 25-year Apple veteran taking over in September amid product innovation scrutiny”
Economist Podcasts · Apr 21, 2026
Mac daddy: Apple’s new boss
“Named as Tim Cook's successor to lead Apple into the AI era”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
Tim Cook Steps Down — With Joanna Stern
“Senior VP of Hardware Engineering replacing Cook; described as thoughtful, product-focused, and marketing-savvy executive”
9to5Mac Happy Hour · Apr 2, 2026
AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued
“Teased future Mac Pro at 2017 Mac Roundtable event, promised high-end workstation product”
Macworld Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 977: Memories of Apple on its 50th Anniversary
“Rumored successor to Tim Cook; Apple lifer with product focus and charisma; younger with longer runway than alternatives”
TBPN · Mar 24, 2026
Peptide Debate Recap, John Ternus Rumors Swirl, OpenAI Nonprofit to Spend $1B | Diet TBPN
“Emerging as Tim Cook's likely successor, overseeing hardware engineering and product development”
TBPN · Mar 24, 2026
Hill & Valley Gigastream, Apple's Next CEO, OpenAI's Non-Profit | Scott Nolan, Sarah Guo, Casey Handmer, Shaun Maguire, Delian Asparouhov, Zach Dell, Ryan Petersen, and Chase Lochmiller
“Emerging as Tim Cook's likely successor with expanded responsibilities and public appearances”