# Tim Cook Wants Legacy Defined By Decency Before Apple Exit

2026-08-15T05:52:56+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

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Tim Cook wants to be remembered as “a good and decent man” when his 15-year tenure as Apple chief executive ends, Times Now reports. Cook, who became CEO in 2011 after succeeding Steve Jobs, said this mattered more to him than Apple’s growth or financial performance. John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice-president for hardware engineering, is set to become CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook has advised Ternus to spend time where it benefits Apple and its users most, while staying focused on making products that enrich people’s lives. Cook will become executive chairman and is expected to remain involved in selected areas.

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- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/after-15-years-at-apple-tim-cook-has-this-one-simple-wish-for-his-legacy-article-155657375>

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