Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman has denied the reports from Reuters and the Financial Times. It appears Apple’s current leader, Tim Cook, will not be implementing his retirement plans anytime soon.

When is Tim Cook’s retirement due?

Reuters and the Financial Times had previously suggested that Cook could leave his position, which he has held for over a decade, next year. Apple’s board had reportedly already begun searching for a new leader, and a change was expected by the developer conference in June. While there was even talk of an announcement being made before the January 2026 financial report, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman put an end to the discussions, stating that these scenarios were unrealistic.

According to Gurman, Cook will remain in his position at least until the end of the current US presidential term. This means he will continue to lead the tech giant until 2028.

At that time, Cook will have turned 70. He has already become Apple’s longest-serving CEO, surpassing Steve Jobs.

The Financial Times had identified John Ternus as the most likely candidate. Gurman agrees. When Cook leaves, Ternus, VP of Hardware Engineering, could take over.

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