Recent leadership transitions amid rapid AI adoption have shaped trader views on the "Which CEOs will be out before 2027" market. Tim Cook’s September 2026 departure from Apple, with hardware executive John Ternus taking over as CEO, aligned with near-certain implied odds after months of succession planning tied to the company’s AI hardware push. Broader tech churn, including multiple AI safety researcher exits at OpenAI and Anthropic plus executive departures at Google DeepMind and Meta, reflects pressure for faster capability gains and strategic resets. Upcoming earnings calls, product launches, and board reviews at Amazon, Google, and OpenAI could trigger further shifts before year-end, though most listed CEOs retain high retention probabilities absent major performance shortfalls or regulatory moves.