Apple CEO Tim Cook: From Net Worth To First Gay CEO, Here Are Some Facts About Tim Cook As Apple Enters India 

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s India visit is still on as Apple Saket, Delhi store opens tomorrow, on April 20, 2023, just two days after Apple BKC Mumbai store’s opening. With the iPhone maker entering India with its first retail store(s), all eyes are naturally on Tim Cook as netizens search about his networth, working, education and other things.

Recently, Tim Cook was also spotted leaving the plush Antilia house after meeting India’s richest family, the Ambanis. He was also spotted enjoying Mumbai’s famous vada pav with bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit Nene and posing with several celebrities at Apple BCK store’s opening. 

As he continues to make headlines, here is a look at some interesting facts about the top executive of a Fortune 500 company. 

Apple CEO Tim Cook – Net Worth, Family, Education And More

Tim Cook, one of the most famous names in the tech space, joined iPhone-maker Apple in 1998, after reportedly meeting Apple’s most prominent face, Steve Jobs. Hence, after serving in the capacity of a chief operating officer (COO) at Apple, Cook was eventually promoted to the role of the chief executive officer (CEO), as we know him today. 

According to Forbes, as far as Tim Cook’s net worth goes, it is around $1.8 billion which is roughly over Rs 14,000 crore. Not just known for his CEO role but also for his work, Tim Cook has earned a name for himself as a creative boss and for increasing Apple’s revenue and profit, making it one of the most valuable companies. 

However, Tim Cook’s heavy net worth is also due to his part in Apple’s shares. As per media reports, Cook owns less than 1 per cent stake in Apple due his ownership of more than 3 million shares. 

But not just his extravagant Apple life, even his gender and sexual orientation, have often been talked about. Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company who openly came out as gay. Recently, his old statement also went viral where he said, “I’m very proud of it… being gay is God’s greatest gift to me.”