Tim Cook, Apple CEO
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Tim Cook had an extraordinary run — and impeccable timing, both in terms of when he became CEO, and when he is stepping down.
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years, marking the end of an era that began when he succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011. Under his leadership, Apple entered a new phase of growth and stability,
President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised Tim Cook as an “incredible guy” following Apple’s announcement that he would soon step down as CEO, while also boasting about the time the chief executive had to “kiss my ass” to get Trump’s help on an unspecified “fairly large problem.
Apple (AAPL) stock declined after Tim Cook confirmed his September 1 CEO exit. Hardware chief John Ternus will assume leadership of the tech giant.