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Togglehead launches an in-house production division, Togglehead Studios
National: Scaling new heights, Togglehead, a leading independent digital agency in Mumbai recently announced the launch of an in-house production division, Togglehead Studios.
Commenting on the development, Akshay Popawala, Co-founder and Director of Digital Communication/Strategy, Togglehead says, “Since inception, we’ve always gone the extra mile towards ensuring a creative and integrated digital solution to our brands. The launch of a production team stems from this endeavor. We now have a robust team on board to design story-driven messages that deliver a multi-sensory experience.”
“From a business stand-point, this recent addition in our team definitely opens the door to numerous unexplored avenues for us, especially now with the increasing significance of video marketing,” adds Aatef Bham, Co-founder and Director of Business Development, Togglehead.
To introduce the team behind the scenes, Prashant Gaikwad is now at the forefront of the department as an Executive Creative Director. His stints across some of the leading agencies have earned him a remarkable experience of 13 years with brands like Maruti, Hindustan Unilever, Tanishq, Idea Cellular, Tata Group, and many more.
Sharing his views on the newly formed team, Prashant says, “Our team has had a great start with work that has not only been appreciated by our brands but has also been recognized in the industry. A recent example of this would be #ThankYouBhaiya, a film conceptualized and produced for Gits Foods that encapsulates the essence of Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day. We look forward to maintaining and building on this standard in the future as well.”
Brands
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years, John Ternus to take over
Leadership shake-up sees long-time hardware chief step up from September
CUPERTINO: Apple has confirmed that chief executive officer Tim Cook will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman, with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus set to take over as CEO from September 1, 2026.
The transition, approved unanimously by the board, marks a carefully planned leadership shift at one of the world’s most valuable companies. Cook will remain CEO through the summer, working closely with Ternus to ensure a smooth handover before moving into his new role, where he will continue to support Apple and engage with policymakers globally.
In a memo to employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook reflected on his 15-year tenure, recalling the moment Steve Jobs asked him to step into the role. “It was an emotional and challenging moment for all of us at Apple,” he wrote, adding that the company’s core values, from simplicity and innovation to a commitment to improving lives, remain unchanged.
Explaining his decision, Cook said the company’s strong roadmap and future outlook made this the right time for a transition. “I have never been more optimistic about Apple’s future,” he noted, while announcing Ternus as his successor. He described Ternus as “a visionary in his own right” with “remarkable integrity” and the right leader to guide Apple into its next phase.
Cook said, “John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honour.”
Ternus, in his own note to employees, struck a steady, execution-focused tone. Ternus said, “It has been such a privilege to lead the hardware engineering team… I still plan to be very hands-on,” signalling continuity rather than a strategic reset.
As part of the leadership reshuffle, Ternus will step away from leading hardware engineering, with Tom Marieb taking over the role. Marieb will report to Johny Srouji, who assumes an expanded position as chief hardware officer, aligning hardware development more closely with Apple’s silicon and technology teams.
Cook also used his memo to thank employees, calling them “the most remarkable people in the world” and crediting them for building Apple into what it is today. A town hall has been scheduled at the Steve Jobs Theater to discuss the transition further.
The leadership change also sees Arthur Levinson move to the role of lead independent director, while Ternus joins Apple’s board.
Cook’s tenure has been defined by massive growth and expansion, with Apple’s market value rising from around $350 billion in 2011 to $4 trillion, alongside the launch of new product categories and a booming services business. Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran, has played a central role in shaping the company’s hardware roadmap, from iPhone and Mac to newer innovations in materials and sustainability.
The transition signals a generational shift, but not a dramatic change in direction. If anything, both memos point to continuity, discipline and a belief that Apple’s next chapter will be built on the same values that shaped its last.
