Tim Cook Meets With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Ahead of CEO Transition
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick ahead of his transition to executive chairman. Cook will assist with global policymaker engagement while John Ternus takes over as CEO. He emphasized the importance of communication and engagement in navigating complex international relationships.
- ▪Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple on September 1, 2026, transitioning to the role of executive chairman.
- ▪Howard Lutnick commended Cook for his leadership and contributions to American technology during their meeting.
- ▪Cook plans to focus on strengthening Apple's global relationships and will remain actively involved in the company.
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Tim Cook Meets With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Ahead of CEO TransitionTuesday April 28, 2026 10:42 am PDT by Juli CloverApple CEO Tim Cook met with United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday. The U.S. Department of Commerce shared details on the meeting on social media, and said that Lutnick wished Cook well, commending his "remarkable leadership and lasting contributions to American technology." Last week, Apple announced that Cook would be stepping down from his role as CEO on September 1, 2026, with current hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over. Cook's visit with Lutnick was his first high-level Trump administration meeting since last week's transition news.
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