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Tim Cook’s Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Tim Cook became Apple's chief executive in 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. Cook has led Apple for 15 years through product launches, acquisitions, and business strategy decisions that produced both successful outcomes and underperforming initiatives. The article evaluates Cook's tenure across multiple business decisions during his time as CEO.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/tech/987043/tim-cook-biggest-wins-misses
