Tim Cook – Profile

Full Name: Timothy Donald Cook

Date of Birth: November 1, 1960

Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Nationality: American

Occupation: CEO of Apple Inc.

Years Active: 1998 – Present

Education: Auburn University (B.S. in Industrial Engineering), Duke University (MBA)

Biography

Tim Cook is an American business executive best known as the CEO of Apple Inc., a position he has held since 2011 after the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Cook originally joined Apple in 1998 as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations, helping revolutionize Apple's supply chain efficiency and profitability.

As CEO, Cook has overseen the launch of major products like the iPhone X, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro, while also expanding Apple's services sector, including Apple Music, Apple Pay, and Apple TV+. Under his leadership, Apple became the first U.S. company to reach a $3 trillion market valuation.

Cook is also known for his advocacy on issues like privacy, sustainability, and diversity. In 2014, he publicly came out as gay, becoming one of the most prominent openly LGBTQ+ CEOs in the world.

Notable Achievements as CEO

Oversaw the launch of iPhone X, iPhone 15, Apple Watch, M-series Mac chips, and Apple Vision Pro

Expanded Apple’s services, including Apple Music, iCloud+, and Apple TV+

Pioneered Apple’s shift to 100% renewable energy for its operations

Led Apple to become the world’s most valuable company ($3 trillion market cap)

Advocated for privacy rights, sustainability, and LGBTQ+ rights

Net Worth & Influence

As of recent estimates, Tim Cook’s net worth is around $1.9 billion, primarily from Apple stock. He has been listed on Forbes' Most Powerful People and Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year rankings.