Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus named successor
蘋果執行長庫克將卸任，由約翰·特南接任
On April 20, 2026, Apple made a monumental announcement: after 15 years as CEO, Tim Cook will step down on September 1, 2026.
2026年4月20日，蘋果公司發布了一項劃時代的公告：在擔任執行長15年後，提姆·庫克將於2026年9月1日卸任。
This transition marks a historic shift for the tech giant.
這次交接象徵著這家科技巨頭歷史性的轉變。
Cook, who took the helm from Steve Jobs in 2011, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman.
庫克於2011年從史蒂夫·賈伯斯手中接過領導權，之後將以執行董事長的身分留任公司。
He will be succeeded by John Ternus, a long-time Apple veteran who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.
接替他的是蘋果資深老將約翰·特納斯，他目前擔任硬體工程資深副總裁。
Ternus has been a key figure in developing iconic products like the iPhone and the Mac.
特納斯在開發iPhone和Mac等標誌性產品中一直是關鍵人物。
Cook has praised him as an innovator with the mind of an engineer, suggesting that under his leadership, Apple may sharpen its focus on hardware.
庫克稱讚他是一位擁有工程師頭腦的創新者，這暗示在庫克的領導下，蘋果可能會加強對硬體的專注。
While the transition signals stability, Ternus faces significant challenges, including Apple’s race to advance in artificial intelligence and navigating complex global supply chain issues.
儘管這次交接釋放出穩定的信號，但特納斯仍面臨巨大挑戰，包括蘋果在人工智慧領域的競賽以及處理複雜的全球供應鏈問題。
As Apple prepares for this new chapter, industry experts are closely watching whether this leadership change will lead to a shift in strategic priorities.
隨著蘋果為新篇章做準備，產業專家正密切關注這項領導層變動是否會導致策略優先順序的轉變。
Now, the world waits to see how Ternus will lead Apple into its next era of innovation.
現在，全世界都在等待特納斯將如何帶領蘋果邁向創新的下一個時代。
