Word: cooke
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...fans would fret: in Silicon Valley, Jobs is a mock-turtleneck-clad deity, a leader synonymous with his company's brand - and its success. But analysts believe Apple will be in good hands while the CEO convalesces. The man stepping into Jobs' New Balance sneakers, chief operating officer Tim Cook, is viewed as a brainy and capable leader who has has long helped steer Apple's ship behind the scenes...
...Alabama native, Cook earned a bachelor's degree in 1984 from Auburn University, where he majored in industrial engineering, and an M.B.A. from Duke University...
...bachelor, Cook is known as a workaholic - he often fires off emails in the wee hours of the morning - and a workout fanatic. He is an admirer of Lance Armstrong and an avid Auburn Tigers...
...Cook heads Apple's Macintosh division and prior to joining Apple was VP of Corporate Materials at Compaq. He also spent more than a decade at IBM in leadership in manufacturing and distribution...
...today, Jobs sent an email to Apple employees asserting that "during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought." Jobs asked COO Tim Cook to take over Apple's day-to-day operations while he recuperated, but added that he planned to "remain involved in major strategic decisions...