Tim Cook

Tim Cook
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Name:
Tim Cook
Real name:
Timothy Donald Cook
Who is:
, Apple CEO
Birth date:
(64 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:
6'3 ft ()
Weight:
187 lb (85 kg)
Relationship:
single
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Tim Cook biography

Tim Cook is an American business executive who has held senior positions at several major companies throughout his career. He was Steve Jobs' close colleague and right-hand man. After the death of Apple's founder, he became the chief executive officer of the company. Net worth: $1.5 billion.
In the photo: Tim Cook
In the photo: Tim Cook

Early years

Timothy Donald Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in Mobile, Alabama. He spent most of his childhood in Robertsdale. He attended school there and was a top academic performer in his class. His father, Donald, worked at the shipyard, and his mother, Geraldine, worked at a pharmacy. Tim was a calm and intelligent boy who understood the value of money: before classes, he delivered newspapers around the neighborhood.
Tim Cook in his school years
Tim Cook in his school years
In the early 70s, an incident occurred that would change the boy's worldview forever. Little Tim was riding his bike home. Riding past the house of a Black family he knew, he saw a huge burning cross on the lawn, surrounded by people in Ku Klux Klan robes. They were hurling stones at the windows and shouting racist slurs. Tim shouted, "Stop!" One of the men turned around, pulled off his hood, and the boy was shocked to recognize a local priest. That day, he understood how desperately ethnic minorities needed allies.
Tim Cook as a student
Tim Cook as a student
After graduating from school, Tim enrolled at Auburn University. In 1982, he received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. Cook continued his education at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, graduating in 1988 with his MBA and honors. Throughout his studies, he was one of the brightest students, but he never showed off his achievements, preferring to stay in the background.

Road to success

After earning his bachelor's degree in 1982, Cook landed an internship at IBM, the tech giant that had just released a world-changing device the year before: the personal computer. Showcasing exceptional work ethic—accuracy, attention to detail, teamwork, and relentless dedication (Tim worked overtime, weekends, holidays, even Christmas)—Cook climbed the ranks over 12 years to become production and sales executive for North America.
Tim Cook in his youth
Tim Cook in his youth
In 1994, Cook left IBM (he's never publicly discussed why) and took the CEO position at Intelligent Electronics. After a brief stint at Compaq, Cook was recruited by Steve Jobs in 1998 to join Apple, where he took charge of international Macintosh sales.
Tim Cook and Steve Jobs
Tim Cook and Steve Jobs
At Apple, Cook's first breakthrough was slashing inventory time from months to just days.
"At this moment, managing a company is about the same as managing a dairy business," Cook claimed.
He masterfully orchestrated the constant flow of incoming components and spare parts, and outgoing products—computers, laptops, and eventually the iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
By 2007, Tim Cook grew to the position of chief operating officer of Apple
By 2007, Tim Cook grew to the position of chief operating officer of Apple
By 2007, Tim Cook grew to the position of chief operating officer of Apple. By then, it was clear he'd become Steve Jobs' successor. In 2004, he temporarily stepped into the CEO role for several months while Steve Jobs recovered from pancreatic surgery. In 2009, he again assumed leadership duties while Jobs recovered from a liver transplant. In January 2011, Jobs stepped down as CEO due to worsening health issues, and on August 25, the Board of Directors officially named Tim Cook as Apple's new chief executive officer.

Apple's New Leader

Cook continues Steve Jobs' approach across many areas of the business. In some areas, he's even more decisive and strict than his predecessor. For example, when developing new products, security measures are heightened: Tim takes patents and copyright seriously. Leaking company secrets can cost employees not just their jobs but their entire reputation.
Cook continues Steve Jobs' policy in many aspects of the work.
Cook continues Steve Jobs' policy in many aspects of the work.
While Jobs was often criticized for being harsh with subordinates (he frequently couldn't control his emotions and would lash out), Cook takes a different approach. He disciplines problem employees with ice-cold silence. During the Jobs era, employees constantly rehearsed what they'd say to the boss if they got stuck with him in an elevator. With Cook, there's no need: he simply won't engage with employees in that situation.
Cook works almost seven days a week
Cook works almost seven days a week
Cook works almost seven days a week. This habit isn't much different from Twitter creator Jack Dorsey's approach. Apple's CEO also rises very early: at 4 am, he starts his day with breakfast and the gym before heading to the office.
5 Leadership Lessons from Apple CEO Tim Cook | Inc.
Tim earns a salary of $100 million per year, plus various bonuses for hitting specific targets. He also owns a significant stake in Apple stock worth over $500 million.
For 2017, under Cook's leadership Apple enticed to it about 50 employees of Tesla
For 2017, under Cook's leadership Apple enticed to it about 50 employees of Tesla
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2017 under Cook's leadership, Apple poached about 50 Tesla employees. Tim greenlit smart car technology development, and the division needed the right talent. But Elon Musk has a different take on this "brain drain" from his company. According to the billionaire, the engineers and programmers who left Tesla couldn't handle the workload and didn't perform well, so they went to Apple.
Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook
Cook plans to stay in his role as long as his vision for the company aligns with Apple's actual direction. According to him, a company like Apple can't just grab headlines; it must stay efficient and constantly evolve.

In January 2018, the board decided to boost Apple's CEO salary by nearly 50%. This happened because of the company's impressive success under his leadership.
Tim Cook and Donald Trump
Tim Cook and Donald Trump
Tim made harsh comments about Facebook's handling of user data that third parties could access. This sparked a public feud with Mark Zuckerberg in April 2018.
Tim Cook at the presentation of iPhone Xs Max and Xr
That September, Cook had to publicly defend the high prices of the new iPhone XS lineup. According to him, the models are more advanced than ever and can replace multiple everyday devices.

Tim Cook personal life

Cook never hid his sexual orientation but hadn't spoken about it publicly. Since 2012, Out magazine has included him on their list of the most influential LGBTQ+ figures in American culture. This list regularly includes such names as Ellen DeGeneres, Anderson Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, and Kate McKinnon.
Tim Cook does not hide his sexual orientation
Tim Cook does not hide his sexual orientation
In 2014, three years into his role as Apple's CEO, Cook officially came out. He felt this would set a positive example for the LGBTQ+ community and support those facing discrimination.

Tim Cook now

In early August 2020, Bloomberg reported that Apple's market cap approached $2 trillion, significantly boosting Tim Cook's wealth. Cook owns 0.02% of Apple shares worth $375 million. The news agency later confirmed that Cook had officially joined the billionaire ranks.

  • Great minds like Tim Cook deserve respect, but I think it`s wrong not to talk to employees if they are guilty...
    2021-04-23 14:32:50
  • I don’t know what the younger generation would do now without iPhones and MacBooks :) Well, we, the «oldies» do not understand
    2021-04-15 16:42:36
  • I now have an iPhone from this company, I love it very much, it is convenient to use! Thanks to Jobs and Cook :)
    2021-04-14 23:33:45
  • Tim Cook is a very smart man, I respect him. And Apple itself is cool.
    2021-04-11 21:31:00
  • To be honest, I`m not crazy about Tim Cook. Steve Jobs was much better!
    2021-02-18 09:07:24
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