Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus faces a unique challenge as the company's leadership undergoes unprecedented turnover. With Apple's executive team holding positions for decades and employee retention rates at industry highs, Ternus must navigate replacing the leadership handpicked by Steve Jobs.

Recent reports suggest veteran executives like Johny Srouji and Mike Rockwell may be considering departures, while internal tensions emerge over leadership appointments. The transition comes as Apple's leadership page is set to be completely different within the next five years, starting with recent changes like Sabih Khan's departure.

While some analysts paint this as a crisis, Apple has successfully managed executive transitions before. Ternus will have support from Tim Cook and other executives in making these crucial decisions. The company's ability to delegate and maintain its culture through leadership changes will be tested, but Apple's institutional knowledge and bench strength suggest it can weather this transition without major disruption.