Senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, is stepping up to Chief Hardware Officer as he takes over future CEO John Ternus' role.
Apple has finally dropped the expected news that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO and will be replaced by John Ternus. The transition will take place over the summer.
Alongside that groundbreaking news, Apple also revealed a promotion for hardware chief Johny Srouji. He will absorb Ternus' previous position of SVP Hardware Engineering and combine it with SVP Hardware Technologies to become Chief Hardware Officer.
The new role means that Johny Srouji will be overseeing everything from chip fabrication to product design. It could mean some further changes to Apple's leadership positions in the near future as this news trickles down.
Current Apple CEO Tim Cook shared the following statement on Srouji's new role:
"Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with. He has played a singular role in driving Apple's silicon strategy, and his influence has been felt deeply not just inside the company, but across the industry."
"He has always led his organization with remarkable deftness and judgment, and time and again, his team has delivered breakthrough innovations that have transformed our products. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as Apple's chief hardware officer."
Incoming CEO John Ternus also added that Srouji is an "incredible partner" and is going to be "an extraordinary chief hardware officer." He says that he looks forward to working together in their new roles.
Ternus is set to step up as CEO on September 1, 2026, just before a historic iPhone launch. The iPhone 18 lineup could include the rumored iPhone Fold, which means it will be a busy fall for the newly promoted executives.
