"Cook expressed his gratitude at leading a company that has enabled and expanded the human capacity for creative connection and expression. He stated, 'I feel a gratitude that I cannot put into words, that I somehow got to be the person on the other end of those emails, the leader of a company that ignites imaginations and enriches lives in such profound ways it defies description.'"
"Cook became Apple CEO in 2011 after Steve Jobs stepped down. He maintained a much lower public profile than Jobs, working as the company's capable but mild-mannered chief. Comparatively, Jobs styled his own reputation as Apple's charismatic, visionary leader."
Tim Cook, the first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 500 company, will resign as Apple's CEO in September 2026, becoming executive board chairman. Johnny Ternus, a hardware engineer with 25 years at Apple, will take over as CEO. Cook praised Ternus as a brilliant thinker who has overseen the development of popular products. He expressed gratitude for leading a company that enhances human creativity and connection, reflecting on the honor of being the recipient of user feedback over the years.
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