Apple has quietly ramped up preparations for one of the biggest corporate moves in its recent history: Tim Cook’s succession.
According to the Financial Times, the company’s board of directors and senior management have reinforced in recent weeks the plan aimed at ensuring an orderly transition in executive management.
Sources consulted by the Financial Times maintain that the current senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternuswould be the candidate with the most options to assume the position of CEO. In any case, They emphasize that no final decision has yet been made and that the process remains open while internal planning progresses..
They also clarify that the acceleration of Tim Cook’s succession is not related to the company’s recent performance. It would be a long-planned replacement and not a reaction to market figures, which on the other hand are being positive for Apple.
In any case, Apple does not plan to announce a new CEO before the presentation of results scheduled for the end of January. This report will include the behavior of the Christmas quarter, considered critical for any company in the sector.
And although it is insisted that preparations for Tim Cook’s successor have intensified, Please note that the exact timing of the announcement may vary..
The Financial Times report thus fuels the possibility that Tim Cook could set a date for his departure as soon as next yearopening a new stage for one of the most influential companies in the world.