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 following his announcement to step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, transitioning to executive chairman. The meeting marked Cook's first high-level engagement with the Trump administration since revealing his upcoming role change. Cook emphasized the importance of global engagement with policymakers, while incoming CEO John Ternus will focus on company growth. Cook remains committed to Apple, stating he plans to stay with the company for the long term.
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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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