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Apple's next CEO John Ternus opts out of social media trend

John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple, maintains a minimal online presence with virtually no activity on LinkedIn, contrasting with the growing trend of corporate leaders cultivating personal brands on social media. This decision comes as Ternus prepares to take over the $4 trillion tech giant from Tim Cook on September 1st. While many Fortune 100 CEOs are active on platforms like LinkedIn, Ternus's approach deviates from this norm, highlighting a potential shift in how top executives engage with the public. AI

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Apple's next CEO John Ternus opts out of social media trend

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