Tim Cook

Extracted Attributes

• Full Name

  Timothy Donald Cook

• Net Worth

  US$2.4 billion (as of July 2025)

• Residence

  Cupertino, California

• Nationality

  American

• Date of Birth

  1960-11-01

• Key Advocacies

  International and domestic surveillance reform, cybersecurity, national manufacturing, environmental preservation

• Place of Birth

  Mobile, Alabama, U.S.

• Health Incident

  Misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996

• Current Position

  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple Inc.

• Degree (Graduate)

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Honors and Awards

  Time 100 Most Influential People (2012, 2021), Alabama Academy of Honor inductee (2014)

• Sexual Orientation

  Gay (first Fortune 500 CEO to publicly come out)

• Father's Occupation

  Shipyard worker

• Mother's Occupation

  Homemaker

• Philanthropic Intent

  Committed to donating his fortune to charity

• Alma Mater (Graduate)

  Duke University

• Degree (Undergraduate)

  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

• Management Style at Apple

  Liberal and collaborative (shifted from micromanagement)

• Alma Mater (Undergraduate)

  Auburn University

• Graduation Year (Graduate)

  1988

• Graduation Year (Undergraduate)

  1982

Timeline

• Born in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. (Source: Summary, Web Search Results)

  1960-11-01

• Graduated from Robertsdale High School. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1978

• Graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1982

• Worked for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), with his final position being director of North American fulfillment. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1982-1994

• Received a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University, becoming a Fuqua Scholar. (Source: Summary, Web Search Results)

  1988

• Misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1996

• Served as chief operating officer of the computer reseller division of Intelligent Electronics and later as vice president for corporate materials at Compaq. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1997

• Joined Apple Inc. as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations. (Source: Summary)

  1998-03

• Joined the board of directors of Nike, Inc. (Source: Summary)

  2005

• Appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple Inc., following Steve Jobs' resignation. (Source: Summary)

  2011-08-24

• Under his leadership, Apple's revenue and profit doubled, and its market value increased from $348 billion to $1.9 trillion. (Source: Summary)

  2011-2020

• Appeared on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. (Source: Summary)

  2012

• Became the first Fortune 500 CEO to publicly come out as gay. (Source: Summary)

  2014-10

• Inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor for his advocacy on LGBT rights. (Source: Summary)

  2014-10

• Publicly committed to donating his fortune to charity. (Source: Summary)

  2015-03

• Appeared on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. (Source: Summary)

  2021

• Under his leadership, Apple was the largest technology company by revenue, earning US$394.33 billion. (Source: Summary)

  2023

• His net worth is estimated at US$2.4 billion. (Source: Summary)

  2025-07

Tim Cook

Timothy Donald Cook (born November 1, 1960) is an American business executive who is the current chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Cook had previously been the company's chief operating officer under its co-founder Steve Jobs. Cook joined Apple in March 1998 as a senior vice president for worldwide operations, and then as vice president for worldwide sales and operations. He was appointed chief executive of Apple on August 24, 2011, after Jobs resigned. During his tenure as the chief executive of Apple and while serving on its board of directors, he has advocated for the political reform of international and domestic surveillance, cybersecurity, national manufacturing, and environmental preservation. Since becoming CEO, Cook has also replaced Jobs' micromanagement with a more liberal style and implemented a collaborative culture at Apple. Since 2011 when he took over Apple, to 2020, Cook doubled the company's revenue and profit, and the company's market value increased from $348 billion to $1.9 trillion. In 2023, Apple was the largest technology company by revenue, with US$394.33 billion. Outside of Apple, Cook has sat on the board of directors of Nike, Inc. since 2005. He also sits on the board of the National Football Foundation and is a trustee of Duke University, his alma mater. Cook engages in philanthropy; in March 2015 he said he planned to donate his fortune to charity. In 2014, Cook became the first and only chief executive of a Fortune 500 company to publicly come out as gay. In October 2014, the Alabama Academy of Honor inducted Cook, who spoke on the state's record of LGBT rights. It is the highest honor Alabama gives its citizens. In 2012 and 2021, Cook appeared on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. As of July 2025, his net worth is estimated at US$2.4 billion, according to Forbes.

Web Search Results

• Tim Cook | Biography, Apple CEO, & Business Executive - Britannica

  Tim Cook (born November 1, 1960, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.) is an American technology executive who has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of the technology company Apple Inc. since 2011. [...] Image 8: Tim Cook Open full sized image Tim Cook, named CEO of Apple Inc. in August 2011. Courtesy of Apple in full:Timothy D. Cook born:November 1, 1960, Mobile, Alabama, U.S. (age 64) News • Texas signs into law online safety bill reportedly opposed by Apple’s Tim Cook • May 28, 2025, 8:23 AM ET(TechCrunch) ...(Show more) [...] Cook grew up in Robertsdale, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University in Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in 1982, and in 1988 he received a master’s in business administration from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He worked for the computer manufacturer International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) from 1982 to 1994, with his final position being director of North American fulfillment. He was subsequently chief operating office of the reseller

• Tim Cook - Apple, Education & Career - Biography

  Tim Cook was born Timothy D. Cook in the small town of Robertsdale, Alabama, on November 1, 1960. The middle of three sons born to father Donald, a shipyard worker, and mother Geraldine, a homemaker, Cook attended Robertsdale High School and graduated second in his class in 1978. [...] Apple CEO Tim Cook graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and earned an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Following a 12-year career at IBM, Cook went on to executive roles at Intelligent Electronics and Compaq, before joining Apple in 1998. In August 2011, Cook was named Apple's new CEO, following the death of predecessor Steve Jobs. ## Early Life and Education [...] In August 2011, Cook was named Apple's new CEO, taking over the position for former CEO and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in October 2011 after a years-long battle with cancer. In addition to serving as CEO, Cook sits on the corporation's board of directors.

• Tim Cook - Wikipedia

  Cook is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys hiking, cycling, and going to the gym. He is known for being solitary, using an off-campus fitness center for privacy, and little is publicly shared about his personal life. He explained in October 2014 that he has sought to achieve a "basic level of privacy".( Cook was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996, an incident he said made him "see the world in a different way". He has since taken part in charity fundraising, such as cycle races to raise [...] After graduating from Auburn University, Cook spent twelve years in IBM's personal computer business, ultimately as director of North American fulfillment.( During this time, Cook also earned his MBA from Duke University, becoming a Fuqua Scholar in 1988.( Later, he was the chief operating officer of the computer reseller division of Intelligent Electronics.( In 1997, he became the vice president for corporate materials at Compaq, but took up his position at Apple six months later.( [...] | People | | Executives | | Current | Tim Cook (CEO) Jeff Williams "Jeff Williams (Apple)") (COO) Kevan Parekh (CFO) Katherine Adams (General Counsel) Eddy Cue Craig Federighi Isabel Ge Mahe John Giannandrea Lisa Jackson Greg Joswiak Sabih Khan Luca Maestri Deirdre O'Brien Dan Riccio Phil Schiller Johny Srouji John Ternus | | --- | | Former | Michael Scott "Michael Scott (Apple)") (CEO) Mike Markkula (CEO) John Sculley (CEO) Michael Spindler (CEO) Gil Amelio (CEO) Steve

• Tim Cook (@tim_cook) / X

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• Tim Cook

  Innovative Leaders (2019) #24 Powerful People (2018) More Lists Personal Stats Age 64 Source of Wealth Apple, Self Made Residence Cupertino, California Citizenship United States Education Master of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business Did you know Cook also sits on the board of trustees of Duke, where he got his MBA in 1988. Originally from Alabama, Cook hails from humble roots: His father was a shipyard worker and his mother worked at a pharmacy. [...] Apparel & Accessories Bikes Camping & Hiking Climbing Fishing & Hunting Fitness Golf Running Tennis & Racket Sports Tools & Tech Training & Recovery Water Sports Wellness Winter Sports Beauty & Grooming [...] ### Apple CEO Tim Cook Offers Key Advice For CEOs On Handling Competition Apple has entered the AI arena with Apple Intelligence, following some of its competitors. CEO Tim Cook offers helpful advice on handling competition in just four words. ByJulian Hayes IIContributor []( []( More Articles ### also on forbes Tesla Plummets 14% In Stock’s 11th-Worst Day Ever As Musk’s Feud With Trump Escalates Nearly A Quarter Of All States Will Likely Have A REINS Act By 2026

• Award

  C.P. Stacey Prize

• Image

  

• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  Royal Military College of Canada

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  historian

• Citizenship

  Canada

• Date Of Birth

  1/1/1971

• Place Of Birth

  Kingston

Timothy Donald Cook (born November 1, 1960) is an American business executive who has been the chief executive officer of Apple Inc. since 2011. Cook previously served as the company's chief operating officer under its co-founder Steve Jobs. Cook joined Apple in March 1998 as a senior vice president for worldwide operations, and then served as the executive vice president for worldwide sales and operations. He was made the chief executive on August 24, 2011, prior to Jobs' death in October of that year. During his tenure as the chief executive, he has advocated for the political reformation of international and domestic surveillance, cybersecurity, American manufacturing, and environmental preservation. Since 2011 when he took over Apple, to 2020, Cook doubled the company's revenue and profit, and the company's market value increased from $348 billion to $1.9 trillion. In 2014, Cook became the first chief executive of a Fortune 500 company to publicly come out as gay. Cook also serves on the boards of directors of Nike, Inc. and the National Football Foundation; he is a trustee of Duke University, his alma mater. Outside of Apple, Cook engages in philanthropy, and in March 2015, he said he planned to donate his fortune to charity.