- Age: 62 (Born November 1, 1960)
- Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, USA
- Profession: Business Executive, CEO of Apple Inc.
- Height: 6’3″ (190 cm)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: American
- Education: Robertsdale High School, Auburn University (B.S. in Industrial Engineering), Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business (M.B.A.)
- Awards: Financial Times Person of the Year (2014), Newseum’s Free Expression Award (2017), Ripple of Change Award (2018)
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Tim Cook’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.3 billion.
Career:
Overview
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple Inc., a multinational technology company known for its innovative products, such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Before becoming CEO, Cook held various leadership roles at Apple, including COO and head of Worldwide Sales and Operations.
Milestones and Achievements
- Cook began his career at IBM, where he worked for 12 years in the company’s Personal Computer division.
- In 1998, Cook joined Apple Inc., where he eventually became the Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations, helping to streamline the company’s supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- In 2009 and again in 2011, Cook served as Apple’s interim CEO during Steve Jobs’ medical leaves of absence.
- In August 2011, Cook became the CEO of Apple Inc., following Steve Jobs’ resignation. Under Cook’s leadership, Apple has continued to innovate and expand its product line, including the introduction of the Apple Watch and the iPhone X.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Tim Cook is known to be a private individual and has not publicly disclosed any information about his romantic relationships.
Family
Tim Cook was born to Geraldine and Donald Cook. He has two brothers, Gerald Cook and Michael Cook.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Cook is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and became the first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 500 company when he came out in 2014.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and is known to wake up around 4 am every day to exercise and read emails.
- Cook serves on the board of directors for Nike, Inc. and the National Football Foundation.
- In 2019, Cook received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Tulane University, where he delivered the commencement address.
Social Media Links:Twitter: @tim_cook
