Tim Cook

Tim Cook is an American business executive who has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. since 2011. He previously served as the company's Chief Operating Officer under its co-founder Steve Jobs, who passed away in 2011.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Cook graduated from Auburn University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. After working for IBM and other companies, he joined Apple in 1998 and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2007. In 2011, he was appointed the CEO of Apple, becoming the first to take the role, not from the company's co-founders.

Cook has been credited with making Apple the most valuable public company in the world and one of the most successful and admired companies ever. He has been praised for managing Apple's product launches, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and AirPods. Under his leadership, Apple's stock price has increased significantly, and the company has become one of the most profitable and valuable companies in the world.

In addition to his work at Apple, Cook has been active in social and political causes. He has strongly advocated for LGBT rights and other progressive causes and has been vocal about his opposition to the Trump administration's policies. He has also been a vocal advocate for environmental and social issues and has been a leader in the fight against climate change.

Cook also serves on the boards of directors of the National Football League and several non-profit organizations and has received numerous awards and honors for his work in business and philanthropy. He was named Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year in 2019 and was the first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

Overall, Tim Cook has been a highly successful leader at Apple, and his work has made the company one of the most successful and admired companies in the world. His commitment to progressive causes and social justice has also made him one of the most respected and influential leaders in the tech industry.

In addition to his work at Apple, Cook has also been active in philanthropy. He has donated millions of dollars to various causes, including education and health care. He is also the founding donor of the Human Rights Campaign’s Tim Cook Equality Award, which honors corporations or individuals who have made significant contributions to LGBT rights. Cook has also been a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice and has spoken out against racial injustice and police brutality. In 2020, Time magazine listed him as one of the world’s most influential people.