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Read new Apple CEO John Ternus’s full memo to employees

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Why This Matters

Apple's new CEO John Ternus emphasizes continuity, innovation, and appreciation for Tim Cook's leadership in his first memo, signaling a focus on upcoming product launches and future developments. This transition highlights Apple's commitment to maintaining its innovative edge while honoring its leadership legacy, which is significant for both industry stakeholders and consumers eager for new technology advancements.

Key Takeaways

New Apple CEO John Ternus has just sent his first company-wide memo. In it, Ternus thanks Tim Cook and recognizes that Apple is “so lucky to have had a CEO who led with his values and with such decency and humanity.”

“We have a huge launch next week that’s going to be phenomenal,” Ternus also says, in reference to Apple’s forthcoming “Surprise and shine” special event.

Read the full memo, obtained by 9to5Mac, below.

Ternus also looks further ahead in message, teasing the “incredible products already in the works and the ones we haven’t even imagined yet.”

Here is the full memo from Ternus sent to Apple employees today.

Team,

Today, on my first day as CEO, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank everyone for the warm wishes. I also want to extend my deep appreciation to Tim for sharing so much of his knowledge and experience during this transition, and more importantly, for everything he contributed to Apple over the years. We’re so lucky to have had a CEO who led with his values and with such decency and humanity. We are all better for it, and I’m so grateful he’ll be our executive chairman.

I’m honored to be stepping into this role at what is truly the greatest company in the world, and I am so excited about everything we have in store. We have a huge launch next week that’s going to be phenomenal. Thanks for everything you’ve all done to make it possible.

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