Business · 14 August 2026

Tim Cook hopes people remember him as a good, decent man

Apple CEO Tim Cook, who steps down on September 1, said he hopes people will say he was a good and decent man. He made the comments during an interview at a new Mac Mini plant opening in Houston, Texas. Cook's successor, John Ternus, will take over as CEO at a pivotal time for Apple.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 August 2026 at 22:15

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