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stepping down



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Cook is stepping down from his role in September, and incoming CEO John Ternus is expected to lead the announcement of the next iPhone that month.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

At the time of his resignation, Schmidt cited "huge and unexpected" pressure from Washington as among the reasons for his stepping down.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

That reset coincided with Daniel Levy stepping down after nearly 25 years as executive chairman, with sources indicating the decision was taken to improve sporting performance.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“We’re okay,” I said, stepping down from the trunk.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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