Apple's new chief executive John Ternus called the company's upcoming iPhone launch "phenomenal" in his first memo to staff on his first day in the role. Ternus thanked predecessor Tim Cook, who led Apple for 15 years and now serves as executive chairman, and pointed to products already in development beyond the new iPhone.
Ternus sends his first memo as CEO
Apple chief executive John Ternus described the company's upcoming iPhone launch as "phenomenal" in his first message to employees as the new leader. Ternus, who previously served as head of hardware engineering, told staff he is excited about what lies beyond the new iPhone release, including products already in development and future creations the team will build together.
According to Investing.com, Ternus wrote in the memo: "We have a huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal."
Ternus thanks Cook for the transition
The new CEO thanked his predecessor, Tim Cook, for his leadership at Apple and his assistance during the transition. Cook, who led Apple for 15 years, now serves as executive chairman. Cook sent his final message to employees as CEO on Monday, telling them he will miss the work but expressed confidence in Ternus' leadership.
More to come at the September event
On Tuesday, Ternus posted on X for the first time, joining Cook and marketing chief Greg Joswiak among Apple executives active on the platform. Joswiak said Ternus will have more to say at the company's Sept. 9 event. Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone and is preparing a push into smart home devices.
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