Yes, John Ternus is back in the Apple CEO rumor cycle
The latest round of Apple CEO succession speculation again points to John Ternus as the leading internal candidate, but multiple strong candidates still make it anybody's guess who will helm Apple after Tim Cook retires.
John Ternus
Apple is stepping up internal succession planning as it prepares for an eventual transition beyond Tim Cook. The effort reflects long-term governance planning rather than dissatisfaction with Apple's performance.Cook, 65, has led Apple since 2011, and the company has
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