Tim Cook resigns as CEO of Apple to become company's executive chair and focus on policy

Tim Cook officially resigned his post as CEO of Apple on Tuesday, handing the title to John Ternus as Cook becomes the executive chairman of the company's board in order to focus more on policy.

Cook announced his intention to resign the post in April, which is officially ending his 15-year tenure at the head of the technology company. 

He will now focus on using the political clout he garnered since helming the company to focus on navigating the White House’s shifting trade policy and competition with China, according to The Hill. 

Ternus, who has been on Apple's design team since 2001 and is the new CEO, has been credited as being an instrumental part of Apple's rollout of its signature iPhone and AirPods. 

Cook has described Ternus as a "visionary" who has the "mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor."

"He is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future," Cook said. "I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman.”

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