Apple is reportedly accelerating its long-term efforts to establish a definitive succession plan for chief executive Tim Cook. The 65-year-old, who has successfully steered the company since taking over from co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011, may look to step down as early as next year, according to recent reports in The Financial Times. Advertisement

The newspaper suggests that both the company's board and its senior management have recently devoted significant attention to the transition process, aiming to ensure a smooth handover of leadership.

The individual widely regarded as the most probable successor is John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering. Ternus, 50, currently oversees the development of all major products, including the iPhone, Mac, and iPad. His pro

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