Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his position after 15 years, leaving a 28-year legacy at the company. Here’s how Cook started at Apple, and how it’s winding down.
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Tim Cook [left] with Steve Jobs [right]
Tim Cook [left] with Steve Jobs [right]
The departure of Cook to the board brings to an end a long tenure at Apple, one which saw him assist with growing the company into one of the world’s tech giants. He arrived at Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs’ return, and was instrumental in the turnaround of the company, to the economic behemoth it has become since.
Here’s how Cook got started with Apple, and significant mile-markers along the way.