Tim Cook: Alabama-born engineer and Apple CEO 15 years after succeeding Steve Jobs
Alabama-born engineer Tim Cook, known for his supply-chain expertise, became Apple’s CEO 15 years ago when he succeeded Steve Jobs.
An Alabama-born engineer and noted supply-chain savant, Tim Cook took on the daunting task of succeeding Apple’s iconic co-founder Steve Jobs 15 years ago. His rise to the company’s top post marked a transition from Jobs’ era to Cook’s leadership at Apple.