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Who is Tim Cook

Tim Cook is the current chief executive officer of Apple Inc and a member of its board of directors. He joined the company in March 1998. On August 24, 2011, he was made the CEO of Apple after the resignation of Steve Jobs. Tim Cook’s net worth is estimated at $625.37 million. He's a hugely influential player in technology, design, publishing, and entertainment.
 
 
Early years and education:
 
Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in Alabama, US. His father, Donald Cook, worked in a shipyard and his mother was a pharmacist. He earned an MBA from the Duke University, where he was a Fuqua Scholar, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Auburn University.
 
Before joining Apple
 
Prior to joining Apple, Cook worked at IBM for 12 years, ultimately rising to the rank of director of North American fulfilment, where he managed manufacturing and distribution for IBM's personal computer business in North and Latin America. He then moved to Intelligent Electronics as the chief operating officer for its reseller division. He also had a stint at Compaq Computer as vice-president for corporate materials and was responsible for managing the company's product inventory before eventually joining Apple.
 
At Apple
 
In 1998, Cook launched his career at Apple after co-founder Steve Jobs invited him to join as a senior vice-president for worldwide operations. For Cook, the decision to defect from Compaq and accept this opportunity was “based on gut instinct rather than good thought”.
 
Cook was quoted as saying in media reports: "I listened to my intuition, not the left side of my brain, or for that matter, even the people who knew me best. No more than five minutes into my initial interview with Steve, I wanted to throw caution and logic to the wind and join Apple. My intuition already knew that joining Apple was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for the creative genius."
 
Before being named CEO, Cook was Apple’s chief operating officer and was responsible for all of the company’s worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple’s supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple’s Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.
 
Cook’s leadership skills have been widely hailed as both effective and democratic. Known to be quiet and mild-mannered, Cook keeps employees focused and driven by barraging them with an abundance of questions designed to ensure that they understand the tasks set before them and honour their responsibilities in a timely and well-executed manner.
 

Latest Updates on Tim Cook

Masimo's goal, people close to the matter say, was for the ITC to impose its ban in the summer

Updated On: 28 Feb 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

The visit by Cook to open the first official company-owned outlets in Mumbai and New Delhi this week underscores Apple's growing ambitions for India

Updated On: 22 Apr 2024 | 6:07 PM IST

Apple will reportedly introduce its long-rumoured AR/VR headset during the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, and according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 5:40 PM IST

Cook will likely meet key ministers during his visit to discuss strategic issues such as plans to expand manufacturing facilities and exports from India

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 1:15 PM IST

Beck is one of fewer than 20 executives to report directly to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook

Updated On: 05 Apr 2023 | 7:38 AM IST

Cook is in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum, a government-organised event being held again in full force after the country ended its Covid controls late last year

Updated On: 25 Mar 2023 | 3:09 PM IST

This store would be a part of Reliance Industries' premium Jio World Drive mall, while the store in Delhi will be a part of the Select Citywalk mall in Saket

Updated On: 17 Mar 2023 | 10:38 AM IST

A preliminary tally of the votes showed that the four measures Apple supported, including its board slate and compensation, were approved Friday

Updated On: 11 Mar 2023 | 6:46 AM IST

A friendly interactive session at the event showed the attendees how to use the iPad Pro along with the Procreate graphic editor app to create basic artworks and unlock new styles and techniques

Updated On: 10 Feb 2023 | 1:05 PM IST

During Apple's earnings call last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook did not rule out the possibility of a future price increase on iPhones

Updated On: 06 Feb 2023 | 1:25 PM IST

Apple witnessed a quarterly revenue record in India for October to December, with double-digit year-over-year growth

Updated On: 05 Feb 2023 | 7:56 AM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he is very bullish on India and described the country as a major focus and "hugely exciting market

Updated On: 03 Feb 2023 | 11:47 PM IST

As every Big Tech company has announced job cuts running into thousands, Apple is yet to do so and may not plan to terminate employees as it never hired at the pace at which other tech giants did

Updated On: 31 Jan 2023 | 1:12 PM IST

Cook's base salary of $3 million and his annual cash incentive of $6 million will remain the same

Updated On: 14 Jan 2023 | 12:27 AM IST

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Updated On: 13 Jan 2023 | 8:58 AM IST

Apple Inc. is cutting Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's compensation by more than 40% to $49 million in 2023, citing investor guidance and a request from Cook himself to adjust his pay.

Updated On: 14 Jan 2023 | 12:21 AM IST

In his message ahead of the event, the CM noted that the GIS was being hosted "with the goal of preparing for the future"

Updated On: 06 Jan 2023 | 9:57 AM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook has ignored questions on violent protests in China which have hampered iPhone production at its key suppliers' factories in the country

Updated On: 02 Dec 2022 | 11:55 AM IST

A representative for TSMC declined to comment. Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Updated On: 01 Dec 2022 | 4:28 PM IST

Cook is likely referring to an Arizona factory that will be run by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Apple's exclusive chip-manufacturing partner.

Updated On: 16 Nov 2022 | 9:38 AM IST