Tim Cook emphasizes hands-off approach after CEO transition
Tim Cook says he’s keeping out of new Apple CEO John Ternus’s day-to-day decisions, focusing instead on Apple's global policy as executive chairman. The leadership change, Cook explained, was planned years in advance and timed so Ternus could start strong—his first major move was unveiling the iPhone Duo. Cook says trusted communication is key, but he’s not interfering: “I’m not meddling.”
- Cook stepped down as CEO in September
- John Ternus is now CEO, previously led hardware
- Transition began years before it was announced
- Cook now focuses on international policy matters
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