Apple CEO Tim Cook gave a 45-minute interview on Dua Lipa’s BBC Podcast program. The Cuppertino leader, who has been CEO since 2011, will not leave his post for at least the next few years. However, he shared important clues about the next Apple CEO.
Only Steve could create Apple
For those who missed it, Tim Cook joined Apple in 1998 and became CEO in 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. Since then, Apple shares have risen from just under $13 to $191, and the value of the company has risen to over $3 trillion. Tim Cook, who was recently a guest on BBC’s “Dua Lipa: At Your Service” podcast program, answered questions about the Jobs period, his career and his role as CEO.
As you know, we often witness Steve Jobs and Tim Cook being compared. At this point, referring to the past years, that is, the Jobs era, Cook said, “I think Steve was a unique person and I think only he could create Apple. We owe him gratitude. “If he were alive today, I have no doubt that the company would perform outstandingly and he would still serve as CEO.”Who will replace Tim Cook?
Tim Cook also gave clues about the next Apple CEO. Part of the interview asked if a potential candidate was ready. In this regard, the famous name emphasized that he wanted the next CEO to come from Apple and stated that his duty was to prepare this person. However, he did not touch on the details and details.
At the same time, the Cuppertino leader does not plan to retire from his Apple career. So much so that he said he could not imagine a life away from the Cupertino company and although he does not know how long he will stay there, he does not plan to leave anytime soon. However, he emphasized the necessity of preparation due to the uncertainty of life and said, “I may get off the wrong sidewalk tomorrow. I hope this doesn’t happen. “I pray that it doesn’t happen,” he replied.
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