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Who is Tim Cook

Tim Cook

About Tim Cook

Who is Tim Cook

Tim Cook is the current chief executive officer of Apple Inc and a member of its board of directors. He joined the company in March 1998. On August 24, 2011, he was made the CEO of Apple after the resignation of Steve Jobs. Tim Cook’s net worth is estimated at $625.37 million. He's a hugely influential player in technology, design, publishing, and entertainment.
 
 
Early years and education:
 
Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in Alabama, US. His father, Donald Cook, worked in a shipyard and his mother was a pharmacist. He earned an MBA from the Duke University, where he was
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Cook hands Apple to Ternus: Bigger and richer, but catching up in AI race

Cook will become executive chairman on September 1, guiding Apple's dealings with ‌policymakers amid tense relations between its home market

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Huge launch next week, says Apple CEO John Ternus in first memo: Details

Apple has scheduled 'Surprise and shine' event for September 9, where the company is likely to launch iPhone 18 Pro series, along with its first foldable iPhone, which could be called the iPhone Ultra

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Apple's 2,275% gain under Tim Cook is a tough act for John Ternus to follow

Cook's 15-year tenure saw Apple's market value grow from less than $350 billion to $4.6 trillion, with shares gaining 2,275% since he became CEO

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

Apple sets pay targets at $58 million for Ternus, $47 million for Cook

The new CEO will be paid a $3 million annual base salary moving forward and receive a stock grant with a target value of $55 million next year

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Will miss this work, says Tim Cook in final memo as Apple CEO; backs Ternus

Cook, who succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011, will become Apple's executive chairman and continue working with governments including those of the US and China

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Updated On : 01 Sep 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

The product guys

It gave up work on creating an Apple-branded electric vehicle - a decade-long effort called Project Titan - in 2024, even though it poured cash into the project and recruited aggressively

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Tim Cook's last day at Apple: How he took the company beyond the iPhone

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years, leaving John Ternus to lead the company into its next chapter

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Jennifer Bailey to retire after leading Apple Pay Services since launch

Bailey, who has been vice president of Apple Pay since its launch in 2014, is exiting in October

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

Apple's new CEO taps retired hardware executive for management team

CEO-designate John Ternus has rehired former hardware engineering vice president Laura Legros as he begins reshaping Apple's leadership ahead of taking charge next month

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Apple falls 6% post earnings report: Here's what spooked investors

Apple Inc management warned that supply constraints would intensify significantly from the June quarter.

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

US Senators warn Apple not to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese firms

Bipartisan lawmakers warn Apple against sourcing memory chips from CXMT and YMTC, citing national security concerns over reliance on Chinese suppliers

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

EU holds 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook after Siri AI clash

EU regulators and Apple traded barbs last month over competition rules that the US company says have stopped it ‌releasing its upgraded assistant Siri AI in ​the bloc

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

Apple seeks to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese firms by lobbying US govt

The iPhone maker is seeking to buy memory components from ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. for use in devices sold in China

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

Tim Cook's price hike warning puts Apple's feeder lineup at risk: Analysts

With Tim Cook confirming that component cost increases can no longer be absorbed, analysts flag Apple's feeder portfolio - the iPhone E, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air - as the most vulnerable

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 5:13 PM IST

Apple may raise product prices due to memory chip shortage: CEO Tim Cook

Apple is reportedly on track to release its first foldable iPhone in September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

'Over the moon excited' by India's growth, says Apple CEO Tim Cook

Apple bets big on India's rising middle class as strong iPhone sales and exports make the country a key growth and manufacturing hub

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Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

Tim Cook 'over the moon' as Apple eyes massive growth in India market

Tim also discussed India's rising middle class, the potential it has and said since most customers across all our product lines are new to the brand, it's a perfect environment for us to grow

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Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

How Tim Cook's strategic brilliance redefined Apple beyond Steve Jobs era

Tim Cook ushered Apple into its most profitable era. His strategic approach, market pragmatism, and risk appetite pushed the company's market value to $4 trillion during his tenure

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Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Statsguru: Tim Cook reshaped Jobs legacy; now it's over to Ternus

As Tim Cook steps down after 15 years, John Ternus inherits a more mature Apple shaped by services growth, rising R&D focus, and India's expanding iPhone market

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Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Leadership change at US Fed will test global markets

From leadership shifts at the US Federal Reserve and Apple to rupee management, GST rate cuts and climate discourse, today's Opinion page captures key economic and policy debates

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 6:15 AM IST