« On today’s agenda at Apple Park: introducing the Pokemon team to John (Ternus), talking about video games, and politely asking Pikachu to stay away from the pond. Two of the three objectives were achieved ». This is the message posted on X by Apple CEO Tim Cook on August 27, accompanied by a video in which the famous Pokémon visits the company’s headquarters in Cupertino.
Ter(mi)nus for Tim Cook
Tim Cook had already “kissed” Pikachu last year during a visit to Japan, but this is probably the last time he will have the opportunity to meet this video game legend, at least as Apple CEO. Indeed, his successor John Ternus takes office starting this month of September.
As for this amusing encounter, it is probably a courtesy visit, given that the “2026 Pokémon World Championships” were taking place not far from there, in San Francisco, from August 28 to 30.