Tim Cook became Apple CEO 10 years ago today
What you need to know
- It is now 10 years since Tim Cook became Apple CEO.
- On August 24, 2011, Steve Jobs resigned.
- Cook has taken Apple to new heights.
Tim Cook today marks 10 years as Apple CEO.
On August 24, 2011, Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO. From the company announcement at the time:
At the time, Art Levinson said on behalf of Apple's board:
Since then, Cook has guided Apple through numerous product launches and announcements including the iPhone 12, Apple's best iPhone ever. Now, Apple is a $2 trillion company that prints money every quarter, boasting a massive user base and success across nearly every facet of its business. More recently, he has had to defend Apple from numerous attacks over claims its App Store is anticompetitive and that it gives Apple an unfair advantage in selling its own products and services. Not only that, Cook has of course had to guide Apple through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Epic Games lawsuit, and growing employee unrest over Apple's work-from-home policies in recent months.
Last year Cook celebrated 45 years of Apple:
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