Tim Cook He assumed the position of CEO of Apple in 2011 after the resignation of Steve Jobs due to health problems. He is a businessman who has been able to standardize everything, maximize profits and grow the company quickly, but he is not as well-known as the well-remembered Jobs.
Cook, who has been able to maintain the legacy of his mentor and even match his sense of fashion, is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. “I am proud to be gay. It is one of the greatest gifts God has given me.”, he stated at the time.
Next, We detail five curiosities of the CEO of Apple.
Renewable energy believer
He is a big advocate of renewable energy and has led Apple’s efforts to become a fully sustainable company. In fact, Apple is one of the first technology companies to use solely renewable energy to power its global operations.
His clothing style is like Steve Jobs
He is often seen in public wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans, an outfit that has become his trademark. However, this is something he learned from Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, who also adopted a very similar style of clothing.
basketball fan
He is a fan of the NBA and has been seen on several occasions attending basketball games.
watch lover
He is an avid watch collector and has been seen wearing some very exclusive models, such as the ‘Vintage Patek Philippe’ model and the ‘Rolex GMT-Master II’. Cook has also auctioned off some of his watches in the past, donating the proceeds to charity.
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low key life
Despite being the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world and despite his fondness for watches, Tim Cook still lives in a modest (for his profile) two-story house in Palo Alto, California, which he bought for $1.9 million in 2010. Cook has said that he prefers to keep a low profile and that his home is a place where he can relax and unwind from work.