Apple after Tim Cook? A look at the likely next CEO John Ternus

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Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to turn 64 this year, speculation has emerged about who could likely replace him at the helm of the tech giant. As per a recent Bloomberg report, the candidate most likely to take the post is long-time loyalist and hardware engineering chief John Ternus. Known for spearheading the Apple iPad, AirPods and latest iPhone series, Ternus' name popped up from among other suitable candidates at the company, including Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jeff Williams, Bloomberg reported.

Cook filled in large shoes as CEO, taking the post from founder Steve Jobs in 2011. The Bloomberg report noted that change of leadership was not "imminent", but Jobs had handpicked his successor, and we could expect the same from Cook. Sources told the publication they expect Cook to remain for at least another three more years.

According to Apple's official website, Ternus is the company's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. He oversees all hardware engineering efforts, including those for iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and other products. He reports directly to Cook, it added.

Ternus joined Apple's Product Design team in 2001 and has held the position of vice president of Hardware Engineering since 2013. During his time at Apple, Ternus has supervised the engineering of products, such as all generations and models of iPad, the latest iPhone series, and AirPods. He has played a crucial role in leading the Mac's transition to Apple silicon, the website added.

Before his tenure at Apple, Ternus served as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems. He earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. While Williams was dismissed as the next CEO after Cook due to his age (61