Apple Has “Very Detailed Succession Plans” to Replace Tim Cook as Company CEO With ‘Several People’ in Line

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Apple has gradually expanded its product line in the past decade by introducing the Apple Watch and the Vision Pro headset. The company also introduced various accessories and industry-leading technologies like AirTags and MagSafe. Tim Cook has played a pivotal role in developing the company's supply chain and making Apple the first trillion-dollar company in the world. However, Apple's CEO stated in 2021 that he would probably leave the company in the next ten years. Now, Tim Cook says the new Apple CEO will be someone from within the company.

It was reported that the company has succession plans after Tim Cook retires as Apple CEO in the coming years. While Apple likes to keep internal matters private and away from the eyes of the public, Apple is internally working to replace Tim Cook as company CEO. Apple's secrecy was criticized when Tim Cook took over Apple as CEO after Steve Jobs.

Tim Cook has shared some interesting revelations in an interview with BBC at the "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" podcast. Cook reveals that Apple is working on his replacement for the future, stating that the company has "very detailed succession plans." While Dua Lipa convincingly asked who was next in line to be Apple's next CEO, Tim Cook did not share any names. However, he stated that it was his job to train and prepare executives with the abilities to succeed at Apple.

While it is unclear if Apple will hire the next CEO externally, Tim Cook wants someone from within the company. With that said, the CEO states that several people are potential candidates for the position. The board will select the executive as per their preferences. Dua Lipa also asked if he would be at Apple until 2050 to see the changes at Apple and how it is working for