Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has disputed recent predictions that Apple chief executive Tim Cook would depart the technology company within months, stating instead that the longtime leader intends to remain through at least the conclusion of the current presidential administration in 2028. Financial publications had suggested the board was actively searching for successor candidates ahead of the June developer conference, with hardware engineering vice president John Ternus emerging as the presumed favorite.
Gurman confirmed that Ternus represents the most probable replacement option when Cook eventually exits. Meanwhile, the company has lost approximately 40 engineers to OpenAI within recent weeks, with departures spanning artificial intelligence divisions and core iPhone design teams. Notable losses include manufacturing specialist Matt Theobald and human interface designer Cyrus Daniel Irani, both moving to Jony Ive's firm after its acquisition by OpenAI for development of a screenless consumer device.
Gurman confirmed that Ternus represents the most probable replacement option when Cook eventually exits. Meanwhile, the company has lost approximately 40 engineers to OpenAI within recent weeks, with departures spanning artificial intelligence divisions and core iPhone design teams. Notable losses include manufacturing specialist Matt Theobald and human interface designer Cyrus Daniel Irani, both moving to Jony Ive's firm after its acquisition by OpenAI for development of a screenless consumer device.
