Tim Cook Is Stepping Down as Apple’s CEO. He’s Keeping the Most Important Job–For Now

Cook is stepping down after 15 years, but he’ll continue to manage the company’s relationship with the White House and with China.

EXPERT OPINION BY JASON ATEN, TECH COLUMNIST @JASONATEN

US businessman Tim Cook gestures as he departs after a business leaders reception with the US President on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Most of the press release announcing that Tim Cook will step down as CEO—and pass the role to current Senior Vice President of Hardware........

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