Tim Cook
Timothy Donald Cook is an American business executive who has been the CEO of Apple Inc. since 2011. Cook was born in Mobile, Alabama, United States. His father, Donald, was a shipyard worker, and his mother, Geraldine, worked at a pharmacy. Cook graduated from Robertsdale High School in 1978. He earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Auburn University in 1982, and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 1988.
After graduating from Auburn University, Cook spent 12 years in IBM's personal computer business, ultimately serving as the director of North American fulfillment.
During this time, Cook also earned his MBA from Duke University, becoming a Fuqua Scholar in 1988. Later, he served as the CEO of the computer reseller division of Intelligent Electronics. In 1997, he became the vice president for corporate materials at Compaq for six months but left the position after being hired by Steve Jobs.
Cook joined Apple in March 1998 as a senior vice president for worldwide operations, and then served as the executive vice president for worldwide sales and operations. He was made the chief executive on August 24, 2011, prior to Jobs' death in October of that year.
During this time, Cook also earned his MBA from Duke University, becoming a Fuqua Scholar in 1988. Later, he served as the CEO of the computer reseller division of Intelligent Electronics. In 1997, he became the vice president for corporate materials at Compaq for six months but left the position after being hired by Steve Jobs.
Cook joined Apple in March 1998 as a senior vice president for worldwide operations, and then served as the executive vice president for worldwide sales and operations. He was made the chief executive on August 24, 2011, prior to Jobs' death in October of that year.
During his tenure as the chief executive, he has advocated for the political reformation of international and domestic surveillance, cybersecurity, American manufacturing, and environmental preservation. From 2011 when he took over Apple, to 2020, Cook doubled the company's revenue and profit, and the company's market value increased from $348 billion to $1.9 trillion.
In 2014, Cook became the first chief executive of a Fortune 500 company. Cook also serves on the board of directors of Nike.Inc. and the National Football Foundation; he is a trustee of Duke University, his alma mater. Outside of Apple, Cook engages in philanthropy, and he said he planned to donate his fortune to charity.
In 2014, Cook became the first chief executive of a Fortune 500 company. Cook also serves on the board of directors of Nike.Inc. and the National Football Foundation; he is a trustee of Duke University, his alma mater. Outside of Apple, Cook engages in philanthropy, and he said he planned to donate his fortune to charity.
Full Name: Timothy Donald Cook
Born: November 1, 1960 (age 62)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Education: Auburn University (BSc)
Duke University (MBA)
Title: CEO of Apple Inc.
Parents:
Donald Cook (father) and Geraldine Cook (mother)
Wife: not married
SEX: Gay
The total company owns: 0.02%
Net Worth: $1.5 Billion
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