Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes TIME's List of 100 Most Influential People of 2021

[MacRumors]

Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2021 according to TIME's newly published rankings. TIME shares an annual list highlighting world leaders, celebrities, tech company executives, authors, musicians, athletes, and more, and this is not the first time Cook has been celebrated.

This year's list is broken up into categories that include Icons, Pioneers, Titans, Artists, Leaders, and Innovators. Cook is listed in the "Titans" category alongside Shonda Rhimes, Tom Brady, Timbaland and Swizz Beats, Simone Biles, and others.

Cook's profile was written by Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who reflected on his relationship with Cook and his talks with Cook as a Nike board member. According to Knight, Cook is a man of "wisdom" and "excellent judgment."

One of his most difficult challenges was the change of leadership at Apple after Steve Jobs passed away, the Steve Jobs who was beloved and recognized around the world as a genius.

This almost impossible transition was handled with amazing dignity and grace, and announced to the world in his own quiet way: "I am not the second Steve Jobs. I am the first Tim Cook."

And by the way, in the 10 years since... Apple stock has gone up 1,000%, making it the most valuable company in the world.

Other notable names who made this year's list include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Naomi Osaka, Billie Eilish, "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis, Joe Biden, and Elon Musk.

Earlier this year, Apple was listed as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2021 thanks to its record breaking holiday quarter and ever increasing product lineup.

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[RookiDT]

Influential for stock holders and politicians? Hope he retires soon for Apple better future.

 

[jz0309]

As the CEO of the most valuable company in the world, I would be concerned if he were NOT on that list…

 

[jz0309]

And I’m surprised that neither Kuo, Gurman nor Prosser made the list, they certainly had the MR crowd fooled
/s

 

[sw1tcher]

Some of the people Time has put on their list over the years... Yeesh! This is like a Grammy award

 

[thadoggfather]

As the CEO of the most valuable company in the world, I would be concerned if he were NOT on that list…

I wouldn't, I'd probably continue living my life as usual without concern whatsoever.

The lists are bogus as are many of the awardees.

 

[I7guy]

Apple has had a positive impact through easy use of technology for decades. Tim Cook has done the nearly impossible and taken Apple to the next level. So...good going Mr. Cook. Not everyone will agree that you deserve it, but they aren't the ones in charge of handing out the accolades.

 

[Armada2]

If that was the main reason for putting Tim Cook forward - something that happened 10 years ago... That is not good. Did anyone let Phil Knight know we are in 2021?

I take it Phil didn't watch last night's Apple event ?

 

[beansontoast]

Don't get too excited, Harry and Megan made the list too so it's not what it once was.

 

[brucewayne]

How many 'look off in the distance introspectively' pictures has this guy taken?

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Time for a new CEO?

 

[macfacts]

Most Influential, meaning he has a RDF glow like Steve Jobs​

 

[mi7chy]

Looks like a pay to play list otherwise real notables like Eben Upton would be on there.

 

[Naraxus]

Rofl. Good one Time. What in the HELL has Cook influenced?

 

[jz0309]

I wouldn't, I'd probably continue living my life as usual without concern whatsoever.

The lists are bogus as are many of the awardees.

I agree that those lists are a joke, quite frankly just like oscars, rummies and such… all done to promote ads, clicks and put a cover over problems and issues…

 

[Rich74]

He can retire knowing he’s achieved something now ??

 

[WaxedJacket]

Influential for stock holders and politicians? Hope he retires soon for Apple better future.

Perfectly said. I instantly said "for who?" when I read this headline.

 

[I7guy]

Rofl. Good one Time. What in the HELL has Cook influenced?

You may have to buy the magazine to find out....if you don't understand it from the get-go.

 

[groove-agent]

Who knows how much influence he really has or how much he actually does. Steve Jobs on the other hand…

 

[Naraxus]

You may have to buy the magazine to find out....if you don't understand it from the get-go.

Ok. Educate me then. What has he influenced. This should be good

 

[antiprotest]

He is indeed, but for good or evil?

 

[AngerDanger]

How many 'look off in the distance introspectively' pictures has this guy taken?

He kinda looks like he's looking away from an explosion.

 

[Johnny907]

Rofl. Good one Time. What in the HELL has Cook influenced?

Seems like he's influenced a lot of folks to leave lately. That must count.

 

[Darth Tulhu]

I was pissed at Tim for nearly a decade. I hated the changes he made to Apple products after Steve's death.

But the man knows what he is doing, and in recent years has put his own stamp on Apple, shaken it up, and given me products that neither I nor many in the world would rather not live without. He has taken Apple to the stratosphere financially, culturally, and even environmentally.

All while also being a dignified member of a both underrepresented and resented community (that I don't belong to, mind you. I belong to a different underrepresented and resented one .)

Props.

 

[macintoshmac]

I wish he had some positive influence on iPhone 13's RAM.