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Cook is a [[physical fitness|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.<ref name="cnnnov2008" /> In 2011 he was named to the top spot on [[Out Magazine]]'s |
Cook is a [[physical fitness|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.<ref name="cnnnov2008" /> In 2011 he was named to the top spot on [[Out Magazine]]'s fifth annual "Power 50" list of [[LGBT]] people.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fifth Annual Power 50|url=http://www.out.com/power50/index.asp?slideshow_title=Fifth-Annual-Power-50&theID=2#Top|publisher=Out Magazine}}</ref> |
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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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Revision as of 01:07, 25 August 2011
Timothy D. Cook | |
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| Born | November 1, 1960 |
| Alma mater | Auburn University (B.S.) Duke University (M.B.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Apple Inc. |
Timothy "Tim" D. Cook is the CEO of Apple Inc.,[1] having joined the company in March 1998[2]. He served as COO from 2004 until 2011.[3] His primary responsibility is managing day-to-day operations at the company.
Early life
Tim 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,[4] and his M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 1988.[5]
Career
Cook spent six 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.[2] Prior to that, Cook served as the chief operating officer (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.[2]
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.[6]
In January 2007, Cook was promoted to COO.[7]
Cook served as Apple CEO for two 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 was responsible for most of Apple’s day-to-day operations while CEO Steve Jobs made most major decisions.[8]
On August 24, 2011, Tim Cook was personally recommended as the next CEO of Apple by Steve Jobs following his immediate resignation. [9]
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.[6] In 2011 he was named to the top spot on Out Magazine's fifth annual "Power 50" list of LGBT people.[10]
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.[11]
References
- ^ Gupta, Poornima (August 24, 2011). "Steve Jobs resigns as CEO, named chairman". Reuters. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ a b c "Timothy D. Cook Profile - Forbes.com". Forbes.
- ^ "Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple". 25 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ Wright, Sharla (2005-10-25). "Engineering Alumnus Named COO of Apple". Auburn University. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ^ Love, Julia (January 14, 2009). "Fuqua grad takes reins at Apple". The Chronicle (Duke University). Retrieved February 11, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Lashinsky, Adam (2008-11-10). "The genius behind Steve". CNN. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ Helft, Miguel (January 23, 2011). "The Understudy Takes the Stage at Apple". The New York Times. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Apple boss Steve Jobs takes 'medical leave'". BBC. January 17, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Steve Jobs resigns from Apple, Cook becomes CEO". Reuters. August 24, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "The Fifth Annual Power 50". Out Magazine.
- ^ YouTube - Auburn University Spring 2010 Commencement Speaker Tim Cook
- Wingfield, Nick (2006-10-16). "Apple's no. 2 has low profile, high impact". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2006-10-16.
