Timothy D. Cook is an entrepreneur, engineer, and computer scientist as well as an American business executive. He is mostly known as Chief Executive officer of computer and Mobile phone manufacturer company Apple Inc. (From 2011-till present) and serves on its board of directors.
Timothy Donald Cook Biography And Net Worth
Net worth | $ 1.8 Billion |
Full Name | Timothy Donald Cook |
Birth Date | November 1, 1960 |
Age | 61 years |
Birthplace | Robertsdale, Alabama, United States |
Profession | Businessperson |
Timothy D. Cook Early life
Timothy D. Cook was born in a middle-class home in small-town Robertsdale, Alabama. He grew up in Robertsdale and graduated from Robertsdale High School in 1978. He then got his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering in 1982 from Auburn University in Alabama, and in 1988 from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina he received a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) .
Timothy D. Cook Early Career
He entered the field of computer software, computer, and internet technology and started working for IBM. He worked for the computer manufacturer International Business Management from the year 1982 to 1994, where his final position was director of North American fulfillment. Eventually, he moved on to work for Compaq as vice president of corporate materials. But his stint at Compaq was short-lived. He then joined Apple which was at that time on the verge of collapse.
Timothy D. Cook’s Success
Cook joined Apple as the senior vice president of worldwide operations in 1998 and he changed the company’s fortunes within years of joining. In 2000, he became senior vice president of worldwide sales, support, and operations and also became a chief operating officer in 2005. In January 2009, he served as its interim chief executive officer when apple owner Steve jobs took a leave of absence. He is serving as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from 2011 to the present and owns about 3.3 million shares of Apple. Since 2005, he has also served as a board member of Nike (a shoe and athletic apparel firm). It is reported that he also sits on the board of trustees of Duke from where he got his MBA in 1988.
He was named in Forbes magazines as one of the World’s Most Powerful People in November 2011. According to an April 2012 article in The New York Times, Cook was considered among the highest-paid CEO of large publicly traded companies. Although his salary at Apple Inc. is around $900,000, he reportedly has an annual income of several million dollars because of other forms of compensation, including stock awards and bonuses. In 2011, he has reportedly made $378 million in total compensation. Out of his many achievements during his tenure at the company with the apple logo, he actually has kept the firm’s costs under his control and has managed to increase the maximum market capitalization of Apple Inc.($350 billion to $2.4 trillion).
Timothy D. Cook Net worth
Cook earns a base salary of $3.4 million plus an annual bonus of between $8 million and $12 million without including the stocks shared with him by Apple. His total net worth is 1.8 billion US Dollars.
Timothy D. Cook Features
Weight 80 kg |
Height 6’3’’ |
Eye Color Blue |
Hair Color Grey |
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