Tim Cook is the current CEO of Apple Inc. He was born in 1960 in Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. and Duke University with an M.B.A. Before joining Apple in 1998, he worked at Compaq and IBM. At Apple, he rose to positions of increasing responsibility, becoming CEO in 2011 after Steve Jobs stepped down. As CEO, Cook has overseen the growth of popular products like the iPhone and iPad, increased Mac sales, improved Apple's financial performance during an economic downturn, and was included in Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2012.

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Born in November 1, 1960(age 51), Robertsdale,
Alabama, U.S.
Graduated from high school at Robertsdale
high School,
Completed B.S in Auburn University and
M.B.A in Duke University.

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Cook is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys hiking,
cycling and going to the gym.
And used to hold Sunday night staff meetings
by telephone to prepare for the next week.

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Mr. Cook, who was raised in a small town in
Alabama, is polite and soft – spoken.
He is often described as a “Southern
gentlemen”.

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Vice President for Corporate Materials at
Compaq for Seven Months before joining
Apple in 1998.
Spent 12 years in IBM’s personal computer
business as the director of North American
Fulfillment.
Serves on the board of directors of Nike.

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Senior vice president(SVP) of Apple’s
Worldwide Operations in 1998.
Executive vice president(EVP) of worldwide
sales and Operations.
Chief Operating Officer(COO) of the computer
reseller division of Intelligent Electronics in
January 2007, until he was named the CEO of
Apple on August 24, 2011, after the expiry of
Steve Jobs.

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In April 2012, Time Magazine included Cook
on its annual 100 Most Influential People in the
World List.
Developed the products like iPhone4 and the
iPad on track,
Increased Macintosh computer sales.
Improved Apple’s financial performance
during an economic downturn.

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Mr. Cook’s yearly salary is $700,000.
In early 2012, he was awarded compensation of
1 million shares,
As of 2012, Cook’s total compensation on
package of $378 million makes him the highest
paid CEO in the world.