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- Tim Cook became CEO of Apple in August 2011.
- At the time, many wondered if he could fill the shoes left by his predecessor Steve Jobs.
- But Cook has made his mark at Apple, overseeing the launch of AirPods, the Apple Watch, and Apple TV+.
Tim Cook has helped Apple become the most valuable company in the world, with a market cap approaching $3 trillion.
He's steered the tech giant through the death of Steve Jobs, multiple product launches, and the growth of Apple's subscription business.
While Cook is globally recognized today as the leader of one of the most important tech companies, he came from a modest beginning.