Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. They started by creating the Apple I computer, followed by the Apple II, which became a huge success. In 2007, Apple introduced the iPhone, it was a game changing innovation that combined a phone, iPod, and computer, and iPad in 2010. These innovations made Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Today, After Steve Jobs’ death in 2011, Tim Cook became CEO. With Tim Cook as the CEO of Apple alongside his CFO Kevan Parekh, Apple has continued to grow with new products. Apple is known for its innovative products, which ranges from phones to wearables, with its main focus on design quality. It is now one of the most popular Company's in the world.
Tim Cook, born on November 1, 1960, in Alabama. He grew up in the small town of Robertsdale in a working-class family. Cook graduated second in his high school class, earning a degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, and also a MBA from Duke University.
Before joining Apple in 1998, he held leadership roles at IBM. At Apple, he took control of operations and supply chains. He eventually became the CEO in 2011. Cook taking control allowed Apple to introduce major products like the Apple Watch and became the first $1 trillion company.
Cook is known for his collaborative leadership and discipline showing anything is possible.
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