Arthur D. Levinson

Outgoing non-executive chairman; incoming lead independent director, Apple board

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Born: March 31, 1950, Seattle

Education: University of Washington, Princeton University, University of California, San Francisco

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Apple names hardware chief John Ternus as next CEO, ending Tim Cook's 15-year run

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As of May 2026: Transitioning to lead independent director September 1, 2026

Apple has had exactly three chief executives in its 50-year history. On April 20, 2026, it named its fourth: John Ternus, the 51-year-old mechanical engineer who has led Apple's hardware engineering division since 2021 and spent 25 years at the company.

Updated May 31