The Weight of Legacy at Apple Tim Cook's tenure was marked by a relentless focus on strengthening Apple's core business and building a services empire.
This emphasis on stability and predictability created a company where continuity was prized over innovation, leading to notable successes like AirPods and Apple Pay, but also high profile failures such as the Vision Pro and iPhone Air.
John Ternus, an engineer by training and hardware specialist, has brought a distinctly different approach to the table.