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TIMOTHY D. COOKCEO of APPLE
Born in November 1, 1960(age 51), Robertsdale, Alabama, U.S.
Graduated from high school at Robertsdale high School,
Completed B.S in Auburn University and M.B.A in Duke University.
PERSONAL LIFE
Cook is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys hiking, cycling and going to the gym.
And used to hold Sunday night staff meetings by telephone to prepare for the next week.
ATTITUDE
Mr. Cook, who was raised in a small town in Alabama, is polite and soft – spoken.
He is often described as a “Southern gentlemen”.
CAREER before entering APPLE Vice President for Corporate Materials at
Compaq for Seven Months before joining Apple in 1998.
Spent 12 years in IBM’s personal computer business as the director of North American Fulfillment.
Serves on the board of directors of Nike.
CAREER in APPLE
Senior vice president(SVP) of Apple’s Worldwide Operations in 1998.
Executive vice president(EVP) of worldwide sales and Operations.
Chief Operating Officer(COO) of the computer reseller division of Intelligent Electronics in January 2007, until he was named the CEO of Apple on August 24, 2011, after the expiry of Steve Jobs.
Achievements
In April 2012, Time Magazine included Cook on its annual 100 Most Influential People in the World List.
Developed the products like iPhone4 and the iPad on track,
Increased Macintosh computer sales. Improved Apple’s financial performance
during an economic downturn.
INCOME AND REMUNERATION
Mr. Cook’s yearly salary is $700,000. In early 2012, he was awarded
compensation of 1 million shares, As of 2012, Cook’s total compensation on
package of $378 million makes him the highest paid CEO in the world.
THANK YOU…