.jpg?width=400)
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple (AAPL). Cook works across the technology sector and is based in the United States. Cook has held the role since 2011. Earlier roles include positions at Compaq. Cook was born in 1960 in Mobile and educated at Auburn University and Duke University.
Chief executive of Apple since 2011.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Tim Cook's transition out of Apple's CEO role, with his final earnings call and related announcements dominating headlines. During this period, Cook addressed supply chain challenges including significant memory chip pricing pressures, discussed Apple's AI strategy and potential paid Siri offerings, and confirmed his successor's appointment. Coverage has also reflected on Cook's 15-year tenure leading the company, marking the end of an era at Apple.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- November 1, 1960 · Mobile
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Auburn University, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
- Awards
- Financial Times Person of the Year, member of the Alabama Academy of Honor, Time 100
On CEOInsider
No feature yet. When we publish a feature, interview or cover story on Tim Cook, it will appear here — and tie into the news timeline.
In the News
- Gizmodo·
Apple Reportedly Testing Controversial Chinese Chips as Memory Supply Crunch Intensifies
- Fortune·
Apple may scrap its all-glass iPhone. Wall Street hasn't been this alarmed since Steve Jobs' death
- The Motley Fool·
Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Passed His Successor a Mess
- Yahoo Finance·
Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Passed His Successor a Mess
- Currently.com·
Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Passed His Successor a Mess
- The Motley Fool·
If You Had Bought $10,000 of Apple Stock When Steve Jobs Handpicked Tim Cook as the Next CEO, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
- Yahoo Finance·
If You Had Bought $10,000 of Apple Stock When Steve Jobs Handpicked Tim Cook as the Next CEO, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
- The Motley Fool·
Apple CEO Tim Cook Predicts a "100-Year" Flood. Here Are 2 Stocks Primed to Cash In.
- Yahoo Finance·
Apple CEO Tim Cook Predicts a "100-Year" Flood. Here Are 2 Stocks Primed to Cash In.
- Barchart.com·
Tim Cook Says There’s ‘No Better Person’ to Take Over at Apple – Here’s What AAPL Investors Need to Know About the CEO Transition
- Yahoo Finance·
This Comment From Apple CEO Tim Cook Supports Buying the Dip in Micron Stock
- Yahoo Finance·
Departing Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Gave Memory Stocks Good News
- Gizmodo·
On Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call, He Said Apple May Charge for Siri
- MacRumors·
How Apple Changed Under Tim Cook: 15 Years in Numbers
- CNBC·
Apple earnings takeaways: Weak forecast, supply concerns overshadow sales beat in Cook's last report as CEO
- Tom's Hardware·
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is fighting 'a hundred-year flood' on memory pricing — expects to pay even more for memory in September following recent price hikes
- CNBC·
Tim Cook sees Apple's hybrid AI strategy as a 'competitive weapon'
- AppleInsider·
Tim Cook says goodbye to analysts & shareholders on his final Apple earnings call
- Ars Technica·
Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple’s Q3 2026 earnings call
- Fortune·
Tim Cook signs off on final Apple earnings call with warning of ‘100-year flood’ in memory chip pricing
- Axios·
Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri
- 9to5Mac·
Tim Cook marks final earnings call as Apple CEO, confirms Ternus will take over calls
- Deadline·
Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere
- Fox Business·
Apple's Tim Cook opens WWDC26 with keynote today with AI, software updates in focus
Tim Cook: FAQ
- Who is Tim Cook?
- Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple, based in United States.
- What company does Tim Cook lead?
- Tim Cook is CEO of Apple, a role held since 2011.
- Where did Tim Cook work previously?
- Earlier roles include Compaq (VP, Corporate Materials, until 1998).
- Where was Tim Cook educated?
- Tim Cook studied at Auburn University, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business.