‘It’s been the honour of a lifetime’: Tim Cook bids adieu to WWDC – A look back

“It’s been the honour of a lifetime,” – the parting words of Tim Cook on the stage as Apple’s CEO. Come September 1, 2026, and Cook will transition into the role of Executive Chairman of Apple’s board of directors, paving the way for John Ternus as the company’s new CEO. In essence, this was probably the last time we saw Tim Cook on the stage, and WWDC 2026 marks a major milestone in Cook’s glorious career spanning decades at Apple.