What did Tim Cook do for Apple?

As COO, Cook helped run Apple's business and made more appearances at public events, getting out in front of executives, customers, partners, and investors. In 2009, Tim Cook was named interim CEO while Steve Jobs was on leave to manage his declining health.

Is Tim Cook a different Apple CEO than Steve Jobs?

Tim Cook is a very different Apple CEO than Steve Jobs was. but the company's astounding growth and evolution has its roots in all of Cook's previous experience. Tim Cook was officially announced as Apple's CEO on August 24, 2011, but the company's preparation for him to take over had begun much earlier.

Who will take over Apple if Tim Cook steps down?

Then there’s the question of who will take over leading the world’s biggest company when Cook does step down. Jeff Williams, Apple’s current chief operating officer, who has been dubbed Tim Cook’s Tim Cook in the tech press, would be an obvious choice if he were taking over now.