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While giving the 2010 commencement speech at Auburn University, Cook emphasized the importance of intuition in guiding his life's biggest choices, and followed by stating that preparation and hard work are also necessary to execute on that intuition.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEAXuHvzjao YouTube - Auburn University Spring 2010 Commencement Speaker Tim Cook<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
While giving the 2010 commencement speech at Auburn University, Cook emphasized the importance of intuition in guiding his life's biggest choices, and followed by stating that preparation and hard work are also necessary to execute on that intuition.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEAXuHvzjao YouTube - Auburn University Spring 2010 Commencement Speaker Tim Cook<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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[[Gawker]] has reported that Cook is homosexual<ref>[http://gawker.com/5736917/meet-apples-new-boss-the-most-powerful-gay-man-in-silicon-valley]</ref> |
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| Born | November, 1960 |
| Alma mater | Auburn University (B.S.) Duke University (M.B.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | COO Apple Inc., Acting CEO Apple, Inc. |
Timothy D. Cook (born November 1960) is the acting Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., having joined in March 1998.[1] His primary responsibility is managing day-to-day operations at the company.
Early life
Cook grew up in Robertsdale, Alabama. His father was a shipyard worker, while his mother was a homemaker. Cook earned a B.S. degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University in 1982,[2] and his M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 1988.[3]
Career
Cook spent 6 months at Compaq as VP for Corporate Materials before he was hired by Steve Jobs to join Apple. He initially served as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations.[1] Prior to that, Cook served as the COO of the computer reseller division of Intelligent Electronics and spent 12 years in IBM's personal computer business as the director of North American Fulfillment.[1]
Cook is credited with pulling Apple out of manufacturing by closing factories and warehouses around the world. This helped the company reduce inventory levels and streamline its supply chain, dramatically increasing margins.[4]
In January 2007, Cook was promoted to COO.[5]
Cook served as Apple CEO for 2 months in 2004, when Steve Jobs was recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery. Cook also serves on the board of directors of Nike.
In 2009 Cook again served as Apple CEO for several months while Steve Jobs took a leave of absence for a liver transplant.
In January 2011, Apple's Board of Directors approved a third medical leave of absence, requested by Steve Jobs. During that time, Tim Cook will be responsible for most of Apple’s day-to-day operations while CEO Steve Jobs still makes most major decisions.[6]It has been suggested that he will be the next CEO of Apple once Steve Jobs retires.
Personal
Cook is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys hiking, cycling, and going to the gym. He regularly begins sending emails at 4:30 a.m. and used to hold Sunday night staff meetings by telephone to prepare for the next week.[4]
While giving the 2010 commencement speech at Auburn University, Cook emphasized the importance of intuition in guiding his life's biggest choices, and followed by stating that preparation and hard work are also necessary to execute on that intuition.[7]
Gawker has reported that Cook is homosexual[8]
References
- ^ a b c Timothy D. Cook Profile - Forbes.com
- ^ Wright, Sharla (2005-10-25). "Engineering Alumnus Named COO of Apple". Auburn University. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ^ http://media.www.dukechronicle.com/media/storage/paper884/news/2009/01/15/News/Fuqua.Grad.Takes.Reins.At.Apple-3586751.shtml
- ^ a b Lashinsky, Adam (2008-11-10). "The genius behind Steve". CNN. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Sales, Service and Support
- ^ BBC News - Apple boss Steve Jobs takes 'medical leave'
- ^ YouTube - Auburn University Spring 2010 Commencement Speaker Tim Cook
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- Wingfield, Nick (2006-10-16). "Apple's no. 2 has low profile, high impact". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2006-10-16.
