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Apple's Ternus Becomes CEO, Exec Changes Continue

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Today marks John Ternus's first day as Apple CEO, bringing immediate executive changes. A new Bloomberg report details shifts including Luca Maestri stepping down from his Corporate Services leadership role. Maestri, who previously served as Apple CFO until January 2025, oversaw information systems, security, and real estate. His Corporate Services duties have transferred to CFO Kevan Parekh, though Maestri remains employed hosting classes at Apple University.

Adrian Perica, Apple's head of mergers and acquisitions, has been removed from the company's Leadership page. The report suggests Perica may lose his direct reporting relationship under Ternus and could see his responsibilities split across services and finance teams, potentially signaling a strategic shift in Apple's acquisition approach.

Mark Gurman notes that people close to Apple expect Ternus to change how the company handles outgoing executives. Unlike Tim Cook's approach of retaining executives in smaller roles, Ternus may abandon this practice. Additional tidbits include Ternus's first X post—a lowercase "hello"—and Greg Joswiak's response referencing September 9. Apple is hosting an event at Apple Park to introduce Ternus to employees and celebrate Tim Cook's tenure. Former VP Laura Legros, recruited by Ternus last month, will reportedly serve as Chief of Staff.