… Stepping into the role of CEO is an incredible honor, and it means a great deal to me to have Tim’s trust and confidence. I want to echo Tim’s sentiment about our shareholders. especially those who have been with us for many years. Thank you so much for your confidence in our company. …
… A deal appears to have been struck to retain Rockwell long enough to deliver the Siri upgrade, and Ternus and Cook also notched up an even important retention win … Leadership changes pose retention challenges Any change in senior leadership at a company potentially exposes the company to the risks… …
… Rockwell was tasked with revamping the upcoming AI-powered Siri as part of a broader reshuffle after Tim Cook lost confidence in the company’s AI efforts led by former AI chief John Giannandrea . …
… Ternus will bring to the Board extensive executive leadership experience in the technology industry, including engineering, product design and innovation. …
… This, of course, is vastly different than the circumstances under which Tim Cook took over for Steve Jobs in 2011. “Always assume you’re as smart as anyone else in the room, but never assume that you know as much as they do,” Ternus said during his Penn commencement speech. “With this mindset, you’… …
… We should especially celebrate Cook’s leadership in those early days, given the magnitude of the shift beneath his feet at the time. …
… The confidence was already there. …