10 Defining Moments in the Life of Tim Cook
Tim Cook is an American business executive, best known as the CEO of Apple Inc., succeeding Steve Jobs in 2011. He has been pivotal in shaping Apple's global success.
1982-05-01
1982-05-01
Graduated from Auburn University
Tim Cook graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
Education
1983-07-01
1983-07-01
Joined IBM
Cook started his professional career at IBM, where he worked in its Personal Computer (PC) division for 12 years.
Career
1988-05-01
1988-05-01
Earned an MBA from Duke University
Cook completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
Education
1997-03-01
1997-03-01
Joined Compaq as VP
Cook briefly worked at Compaq as Vice President of Corporate Materials, managing global supply chain operations.
Career
1998-03-01
1998-03-01
Joined Apple
Tim Cook joined Apple as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations, making significant improvements to Apple's supply chain.
Career
2007-10-01
2007-10-01
Became Apple's COO
Cook was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Apple, overseeing sales, support, and operations globally.
Career
2009-01-14
2009-01-14
Named Acting CEO of Apple
During Steve Jobs' medical leave, Cook was named Acting CEO of Apple on multiple occasions, showcasing his leadership skills.
Career
2011-08-24
2011-08-24
Appointed CEO of Apple
Tim Cook officially became Apple's CEO, succeeding Steve Jobs, and started leading the company towards a new era of innovation.
Career
2014-10-30
2014-10-30
Came Out as Gay
Cook publicly came out as gay, becoming the first CEO of a major Fortune 500 company to do so and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
Personal
2020-07-21
2020-07-21
Announced Apple’s Carbon Neutral Goal
Cook announced that Apple aimed to become fully carbon neutral across its entire business and supply chain by 2030.
Environmental
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Photos
Visit of Tim Cook to the European Commis...
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