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Here’s how long Apple’s seven CEOs have served

Tim Cook is Apple's longest-serving CEO.

When Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO in September, he’ll have set a Tim Cook has been the company’s longest-serving head honcho, having served as CEO for nearly 15 years from August 2011 to September 2026.

He even beat out Steve Jobs’ longevity.

Steve Jobs

The late Jobs served as CEO for 14 years during his second tenure (1997–2011). The other CEO guys (nope, so gals — yet) and their tenures are:

° Gil Amelio (1996-1997);

° Michael Spindler (1993-1996);

° John Sculley (1983-1993);

John Sculley

° Mike Markkula (1981-1983);

Mike Markkula

° Michael Scott (1977-1981).

Michal Scott

Here’s hoping Cook’s replacement, John Ternus, has a long and successful run.

Apple’s upcoming CEO, John Ternus

(You can find details about all of Apple’s CEOs at The Org.)

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Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

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