SUCCESS STORY OF TIM COOK: A MAN WITH A VISION

An American businessman, Tim Cook carries the legacy of Apple after Steve Jobs. One of the richest men in the world, Tim Cook is the seventh CEO of Apple. Tim’s hard work and commitment make him a visionary leader, who is recognized all over the world for his remarkable contribution to making Apple a successful brand. His management skills and strategical approach inspire many young and budding entrepreneurs. His skills place him on the list of highest-paid CEO in the world. So, let’s take a look at the success story of Tim Cook EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION Tim Cook was born in a middle-class family in Alabama, on November 1, 1960. His mother works as a Pharmacist and his father, Donald Cook was a shipyard worker. Tim completed his graduation degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University in Alabama and did his MBA from Duke University. During Tim Cook’s early life at Fuqua School of Business, he was granted the title of Fuqua Scholar. This title was given uniquely to the students at the business colleges who graduate in the top 10%. Tim was also associated with IBM and worked there for 12 years and gained industry experience. Cook’s idea of success is simple, he believes, “I hope people remember me as a good and decent man. And if they do, then that’s a success.” His philosophies are simple and yet so effective that it inspires the young generation. TIM COOK’S CAREER AT APPLE Apple was going through a rough phase when Steve Jobs approached Tim Cook to join the company. In 1998, Cook’s decision to join the company was purely based on his instincts. He said in one of his interviews that “My intuition already knew that joining Apple was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for the creative genius”. And his intuition was right, he took that opportunity and now he is among the most successful and inspirational leaders in the entire globe. Tim Cook, before becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Apple in 2011, used to work as Chief Operating Officer where his responsibilities included enterprise-wide management. He was also the head of Apple’s Macintosh department. The various key roles that he played as COO, helped Apple to shape itself into a prestigious brand worldwide. As CEO of the company, his hard work, technological ideas and innovative brilliance are taking Apple to infinite heights.