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25 Aug 2011

Tim Cook named Apple CEO

Tim Cook, who's ranked No.1 on Out magazine's list of America's most influential gays and lesbians this year, has been named the new CEO of Apple.

With Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple's CEO on Wednesday, Apple's Board of Directors has immediately named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new chief.

Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO

In a letter published on August 24 in which Jobs announced his resignation, he strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook, who has worked 13 years at the company, as CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board.

Cook has been running day-to-day operations at the company since January when Jobs took a third medical leave from the company after combating a rare form of cancer since 2003 and surviving a liver transplant in 2009. 

Under Jobs who co-founded the company in the late 1970s, Apple became the second-most valuable company in the world – after Exxon Mobil Corp. – despite nearly going bankrupt in early 1990s after Jobs was ousted in 1985.

The news of Job's resignation and Cook's appointment on Wednesday has been widely reported by technology and media sites as well as gay ones.

News blog Gawker on Wednesday screamed "Tim Cook: Apple's New CEO and the Most Powerful Gay Man in America" noting that: "He's also gone from being the most powerful gay man in Silicon Valley to the most powerful gay man in the world, bar none."

Although the 50-year-old engineer has notably not publicly spoken about his sexual orientation, he was ranked number one in Out magazine’s Power 50 index in May beating US talk show host Ellen Degeneres and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.

In a press release, the magazine's editor-in-chief, Aaron Hicklin, noted that "it's the first year that the list has been topped by someone from the tech world, in the shape of Apple's COO, Tim Cook, who has helped turn his company into one of the world's most influential." He added: "Here’s a suggestion for how Apple could more constructively challenge the appeal of groups like Exodus: They should send their COO out to schools and universities as an example of a successful gay man running the world’s biggest tech company. Although Tim Cook has chosen to be discreet about his sexuality, just know that Apple’s heir apparent is gay sends a compelling message of the opportunity to thrive in the workplace. That’s a big deal."

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1. 2011-08-25 16:59  
Powerful and positive message indeed... It does get better.
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4. 2011-08-25 20:06  
Great now let's see what other distracting toys they're gonna come up with next....
5. 2011-08-25 20:52  
The message is loud and powerful. The shareholders of Apple need to be applauded for walking the anti-discrimination talk.
6. 2011-08-25 21:56  
It would be great to have a date with Mr Tim Cook, and get a job in his company....
7. 2011-08-25 22:22  
As a stockholder and contractor to Apple, this is not news. No one cares. That speaks a lot about the forward thinking shareholders and employees of this company. It's simply good business.
8. 2011-08-26 02:08  
I would assume his sexuality is irrelevant to his ability as a business leader. Maybe out magazine should take a cue from Mr. Cook and not speak about his sexuality.
9. 2011-08-26 02:25  
The Markets aren't going to be remotely interested in his sexuality. After all, he's had plenty of years in the business, and is well-known to the money men, and to Apple's bankers, who're Only concerned with whether or not he can keep Apple's success going, and what's next for the company.

A bit like me - I couldn't care less what his sexuality is, as 'Gay Man Can Have A Big Important Job Too' isn't really news... is it?
10. 2011-08-26 06:48  
The most powerful gay man in the world today? Perhaps. There could very well be others just an influential, if not more, but they are in the closet, behind a heterosexual marriage and a family.
11. 2011-08-26 09:18  
Good to know a PLU has taken over the helm. Which means , there is no glass ceiling in the corporate world just because you are GAY. ( Isn't that what equality is all about ? )

I always believe one has to be comfortable with one's sexual orientation. Being comfortable with being "gay" isn't just about sex and "coming out". It's all about living in harmony with everybody out there regardless of race , language or religion.

If more of us were a little like Tim , rather than flaunting sweaty half naked bods at gay pride parades , dancing and grynating in very compromising positions , perhaps the mainstream will take us more seriously . I hope someday , being gay is no different to the rest of the world. LIke being vegetarian , there are restaurants to cater to this group of people too. It's all about image , perception and tolerance.

If more of us can step on into the corporate world and make a mark for ourselves ( without having to hide behind that pink curtain ) I think we have made it there. Good luck to PLU. CHeerio :)
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13. 2011-08-26 10:30  
It sounds like Cook isn't/wasn't publicly known to be gay until he was named by Out magazine. I haven't seen any report that has described him as openly gay, one noted that he's "long described" to be gay... I'm wondering where people stand on this. Must a media outlet get permission from the person in question to report on/mention his or her gay orientation in print?
14. 2011-08-26 12:38  
The most important is to keep the company - Apple running and more new products ....

No matter who they are , as long as they can perform and do the job, thats the main.

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16. 2011-08-26 12:39  
When posters to this column were critical of the fact that the Norwegian women's sexuality was highlighted I couldnt see their point. What they did was the reaction of human beings and in that case their sexuality was relevant.

On the other hand Cooks appointment has nothing to do with the fact that he is gay, he was appointed on the basis of his suitablity for the job where sexuality plays no role
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19. 2011-08-26 18:40  
Anyway, we wait for something new. Apple always make us greedy.
20. 2011-08-28 19:45  
First of all congrats to Mr Cook. I dont know if this is only a good business strategy - regardless it seems like good news to all the gays around the world - holding a powerful position in a company that has so many consumers brings out a message to them and not only giving Apple a good reputation - i believe the impact this has for the gays that live in more secluded places in the world and having a hard time coping and being accepted for their sexuality this might have a positive influence on those in power and maybe help change the view on homosexuality.
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21. 2011-08-30 15:24  
many speculations about the overall health of Steve Jobs...
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