Quick Info
| Profession | Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/05/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about John Ternus
20/04/2026
Apple announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as chief executive officer on 1 September 2026. Cook will move into the role of executive chairman, and Ternus will also join Apple’s board of directors as part of the transition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Patrick Ternus |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Pennsylvania | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1997 |
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Personal Life
| Sports | Varsity swim team at University of Pennsylvania; won 50-meter freestyle and 200-meter medley in 1994 |
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Career
| Virtual Research Systems | Mechanical Engineer (pre-2001), worked on VR headsets | ||||||||||||||
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| Apple |
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| Key Contributions | Every iPad generation, AirPods launch, Mac transition to Apple Silicon, iPhone hardware, advocated for iPadOS | ||||||||||||||
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Senior project: mechanical feeding arm for individuals with limited mobility | |
| 2. Worked on every generation of iPad | |
| 3. Key role in Apple Silicon unveiling and iPhone Air introduction | |
| 4. Oversees hardware for iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch | |
| 5. 25-year Apple veteran as of 2026 | |
| 6. Will become a member of Apple’s board of directors upon assuming CEO position |
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