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Thursday October 30, 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook Comes Out As Gay

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Comes Out As Gay

October 30, 2014 • The head of the world's most iconic technology company says that although his sexual orientation has been no secret among friends and colleagues, now is the time to publicly acknowledge it.

Thursday August 25, 2011

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As Apple's Steve Jobs Steps Down, Tim Cook Steps Up

August 25, 2011 • Cook, who has been Apple's chief operating officer, is credited with restructuring the company's manufacturing operations. He's been with Apple since 1998 and before that held top posts at Compaq and IBM.

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