Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees at an internal all-hands meeting that he is obsessed with who will lead the company 15 years from now. Cook framed succession as routine planning rather than an indication of his imminent departure.
The remarks come as Apple approaches its 50th anniversary on April 1. Cook emphasized the necessity of leadership continuity as current executives cycle out of their roles.
Cook clarified that recent high-profile executive departures were planned transitions rather than surprises. While he did not name a specific successor, the comments provide investors with insight into Apple’s long-term leadership strategy during a period of executive transition.