Discussions regarding the tenure of Tim Cook as Apple’s Chief Executive Officer have been informed by his public statements and media reports on the company’s succession strategy. Cook assumed the CEO position in August 2011, following the resignation of Steve Jobs.

Cook’s Remarks on His Future with Apple

In an April 2021 interview, Tim Cook addressed the subject of his long-term future at the company. When asked by journalist Kara Swisher on the “Sway” podcast if he would still be leading Apple in ten years, Cook stated, “Ten more years, I probably not.” He also clarified at the time that a specific departure date was “not in sight,” adding, “I feel great right now.”

Media Reporting on Succession Planning

Media outlets have reported on Apple’s internal preparations for an eventual leadership transition. Reports from sources including Bloomberg have indicated that the company has a succession plan in place. Within these reports, senior executives have been identified as figures in the company’s long-term leadership considerations. Among the names mentioned in journalistic reports are Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams and John Ternus, who was promoted to Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering in 2021.

Apple has not made any formal public announcements detailing a timeline for a CEO transition or confirming a successor to Tim Cook.