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Tim Cook Receives $47 Million Package as Apple’s Executive Chair

Tim Cook has been awarded a $47 million compensation package as he transitions to the role of executive chair at Apple, closely matching the $58 million package for his successor, John Ternus. Ternus will receive a $3 million salary and a targeted stock award of $55 million for fiscal 2027 as he takes over the CEO position amidst an ambitious product rollout.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple

Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech company Tim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive. Cook, who handed over to John Ternus on Tuesday, will be paid a base salary of $2m and $45m worth of shares . Half of the share award will be based on performance targets being met, while the remaining half will be paid out over four years. Continue reading...

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The Wall Street Journal2 days ago

Apple to Give New CEO $3 Million Salary

New Chief Executive John Ternus will also receive a targeted annual stock award of $55 million for fiscal 2027.

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Financial Times2 days ago

Tim Cook to be paid $47mn as Apple’s executive chair

Pay package signals big role for former CEO as his successor John Ternus gets $58mn

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Bloomberg Technology2 days ago

Apple Sets Pay Targets at $58 Million for Ternus, $47 Million for Cook

Apple Inc. said that new Chief Executive Officer John Ternus will get a compensation package worth about $58 million in fiscal 2027, while Tim Cook’s role as executive chairman will pay around $47 million.

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The Wall Street Journal Technology3 days ago

The Apple Empire That John Ternus Inherits—by the Numbers

Tim Cook isn’t just passing the torch, he is handing over one of the corporate world’s biggest successes.

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TechCrunch3 days ago

Who is John Ternus, the new Apple CEO?

Starting on September 1, Ternus will lead one of the world's most valuable companies, but if you're not a dedicated Apple enthusiast, you've probably never heard of this man, who has largely remained out of the spotlight until now.

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The New York Times Technology3 days ago

John Ternus Replaces Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Big technology and management changes are greeting John Ternus, whose long-serving predecessor, Tim Cook, will stay on as executive chair. John Ternus, right, who became Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, with Tim Cook, who held the job for 15 years, at the Sun Valley Conference in Idaho in July.

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Bloomberg3 days ago

Apple’s Ternus Takes the CEO Reins

Stepping into his new role as Apple's chief executive officer on Sept. 1, John Ternus won’t have much time before the company begins its annual fall product rollouts. This year the lineup will include an unusually ambitious slate of devices he’s been teasing for months internally, including the first foldable iPhone and a smart display that can recognize who’s speaking and tailor content to them. Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Consumers Tech Mark Gurman reports on what's next for Apple. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Technology4 days ago

How Apple’s New CEO Will Shape the iPhone Maker

Apple begins a new era as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook on September 1st. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman explains why the transition is likely to be gradual, how Ternus could reshape decision-making at Apple, and why his product background matters as the company prepares its next wave of iPhones, Macs and other devices. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)

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The Wall Street Journal Technology4 days ago

Can Apple’s New CEO Rev Up the Steve Jobs Innovation Engine?

To help the company reach new heights, John Ternus must take it beyond the supply chain mastery of Tim Cook, who built it into a $5 trillion colossus.

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