Tim Cook today closed out what is expected to be his final speech as Apple CEO with some moving closing remarks.
Concluding a pre-recorded video message, Cook reflected on his tenure with the company. “Some of the highlights of my tenure as CEO have been events like this, sharing powerful new tools with all of you,” he said, adding that what developers are creating with Apple platforms has been “a constant reminder that imagination has no limits.”
One of the biggest highlights of my tenure as CEO has been events like this, sharing powerful new tools with all of you and what you create with them has been a constant reminder that imagination has no limits.
Over the years, you’ve helped people create, learn, and experience the world in meaningful ways, and with the incredible capabilities we’ve showcased today, I truly believe the best is yet to come.
Cook said it had been “an honor” to lead the company, describing Apple’s North Star as always creating products that meet people’s needs. “I sincerely believe that the best is yet to come,” he said before thanking the audience.
Cook has been CEO since 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Cook in September, just in time for the announcement of the new iPhone models.
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