Tim Cook on His Apple Legacy: 'I Hope People Say I Was a Good and Decent Man'

'I hope people say I was a good and decent man,' Tim Cook on his post-Apple legacy — and why for him I don't think any other answer was possible

As Tim Cook prepares to vacate his role as Apple CEO on September 1st and John Ternus assumes control, people have asked me what Cook is like and how he compares to Ternus. I can't say I know either man well, but I do know them and have, over the years, had the opportunity to speak to each of them.In due time, both will be part of a very small club: men who have stepped into running one of the biggest and most important tech companies on the pla…

Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: 'I hope people say I was a good and decent man'

Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.

Tim Cook reveals what he wants people to remember him for after 15 years at Apple

Tim Cook has spoken about what he wants people to remember from his 15 years at Apple. The remarks turn the focus from products to the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Tim Cook Reflects on His Legacy in Final Weeks as Apple CEO

While you may remember Cook as a “relentless penny pincher” I can guarantee history won’t be so blind to his accomplishments. Many companies throw r&d into...

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I hope that people say I was a good and decent man'

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, and he has shared that others will define his legacy, but he'd like to be viewed as a "good and decent man."Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1John Ternus will be Apple's CEO starting on September 1 and Tim Cook will become the Executive Chairman. Cook's legacy will be defined and litigated for decades to come, but he won't be entering the conversation himself.According to an inte…