Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple; Future CEO of Apple

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John Ternus Biography

John Ternus is an engineer and business executive known for his extensive tenure at Apple, where he has played a significant role in the technology industry. Ternus earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where his senior project involved developing a mechanical feeding arm operable by individuals with quadriplegia using head movements, reflecting his focus on engineering solutions that address human needs. He began his career as a mechanical engineer designing virtual reality headsets at Virtual Research Systems before joining Apple as a member of the product design team, initially working on the Apple Cinema Display.

Ternus was appointed vice president of hardware engineering, overseeing the development of AirPods, Mac, and iPad product lines. He later assumed responsibility for iPhone hardware and was promoted to senior vice president of hardware engineering, expanding his oversight to include Apple Watch hardware. In this role, Ternus led all hardware engineering teams, including those behind iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro. He contributed to every generation of iPad, iPhone, and AirPods, and played a key role in the Mac's transition to Apple silicon.

Ternus's influence at Apple extends beyond engineering, as he has become a regular presenter at Apple keynote events, introducing updates to iMac, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iMac Pro, and Mac Pro. His responsibilities include shaping product road maps, features, and strategic decisions. Bloomberg News reported that Ternus was the youngest member of Apple's executive team.

Ternus has spoken candidly about his professional journey, sharing experiences from his early days at Apple and emphasizing the importance of seeking help and continuous learning. This approach has characterized his progression through the company.

Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors and Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple's next chief executive officer. The appointment was approved unanimously by Apple's board of directors and followed a long-term succession planning process. In his statement upon being named CEO, Ternus reflected on his career at Apple and the mentorship he received from Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, highlighting the privilege of contributing to products and experiences that have transformed technology and human interaction. Ternus's engineering background aligns with Apple's focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality, positioning him as a key figure in the company's ongoing innovation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/27/2026.

John Ternus Videos

Apple's Next Chapter Starts Now | Interview with Future Apple CEO John Ternus & Joz

Apple's Next Chapter Starts Now | Interview with Future Apple CEO John Ternus & Joz

It's Apple's 50th anniversary, and to celebrate, Apple's Greg "Joz" Joswiak, Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing and John Ternus, Senior Vice...

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