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How Old is Tim Cook?
CEO of Apple — live age, birthday and a short biography.
65 years old
Born November 1, 1960 · 65 years, 11 months, 2 days
Quick biography
Tim Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University in 1982 with a degree in industrial engineering and later earned an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
Cook joined Apple in 1998, shortly before Steve Jobs returned to lead the company, and took charge of Apple’s worldwide operations. He built the company’s highly efficient supply chain, which became widely regarded as one of the best in the industry.
Career highlights
- ✦1982 — Graduates from Auburn University.
- ✦1998 — Joins Apple, leading worldwide operations.
- ✦2011 — Becomes CEO of Apple, succeeding Steve Jobs.
- ✦2018 — Apple becomes the first U.S. company valued at $1 trillion.
- ✦2020s — Oversees Apple’s shift to its own M-series chips.
Personal life in brief
Cook lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and is known for keeping a low public profile, starting his workdays very early, and championing privacy and sustainability.
Legacy & influence
In August 2011 he succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Under Cook’s leadership Apple launched the Apple Watch, expanded its services business with products like Apple Music and Apple TV+, and became the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach a $1 trillion market value in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tim Cook?
Tim Cook was born on November 1, 1960. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Tim Cook born?
Tim Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in Mobile, Alabama, USA.
What is Tim Cook best known for?
He is best known as the CEO of Apple, a role he has held since August 2011, when he succeeded Steve Jobs.
What did Tim Cook do before becoming CEO?
He joined Apple in 1998 and ran its worldwide operations, building the company’s renowned supply chain before becoming CEO.
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