John Ternus is an American engineer and business executive who is set to assume the position of CEO, succeeding Tim Cook, on September 1, 2026. He has served as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple Inc. since 2021.
John Ternus Biography
| Full Name | John Ternus |
| Nickname | John Ternus |
| Profession | Engineer, business executive |
| Date of Birth | May 1975 |
| Age | 50 years old (as of April 2026) |
| Birth Place | California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Update soon |
| College | University of Pennsylvania |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Engineering |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
John Ternus Age
John Ternus was born on May `1975, in California, United States. He is 50 years old as of April 2026.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Not publicly disclosed |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Update soon |
| Children | Update soon |
John Ternus Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | He started his career as mechanical engineer at Virtual Research System, after graduation |
| 2001 | Joined Apple as a member of product design team |
| 2013 | Got appointed as vice president of hardware engineering under Dan Riccio |
| 2020 | He was also put in charge of iPhone hardware |
| April 2026 | Ternus was announced as New CEO of Apple |
John Ternus Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 76 kg In pounds – 168 bls |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
John Ternus Net Worth
American engineer and business executive John Ternus has a net worth of approximately $75 million as of April 2026. Ternus has amassed this wealth through decades of work at Apple, where he received a substantial salary, bonuses, and other compensation. As the CEO of Apple, he will receive a base salary of approximately $3 million.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $75 million (as of April 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (Approx) | Update soon |
| Real Estate | Not publicly know |
| Income sources | Salary, bonuses, investment, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About John Ternus
- John Ternus was born and raised in California, United States.
- He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997.
- Ternus competed on the men’s swimming team while attending Penn.
- He developed a mechanical feeding arm operable by individuals with quadriplegia using head movements.
- He began his career as a mechanical engineer designing virtual reality headsets at Virtual Research Systems.
- In 2001, he joined Apple as a member of the product design team, working first on the Apple Cinema Display.
- John was appointed as vice president of hardware engineering under Dan Riccio in 2013.
- In 2020, he was also put in charge of iPhone hardware, previously overseen directly by Riccio.
- John was promoted to senior vice president of hardware engineering in 2021, replacing Riccio.
- Over the years, Turnus has presented new hardware at several WWDC events.
- On April 20, 2026, Ternus was announced as the new CEO of Apple, and would succeed Tim Cook on September 1, 2026.
FAQ:
How old is John Ternus?
As of April 2026, John Ternus is 50 years old.
What is John Ternus’s net worth?
John Ternus has a net worth of $75 million, as of April 2026.
Who is John Ternus’s wife?
No public information disclosed yet.