Steve Jobs has gone through two instances where he became Apple’s CEO. On the first occasion, he became the technology giant’s interim Chief Executive from September 16, 1997, to January 5, 2000, with his tenure lasting for 841 days. He was later named official CEO on January 5, 2000, and resigned in 2011, after which he was succeeded by Tim Cook. Despite the technology industry remembering Jobs as the man who changed the world, it was Cook who took Apple to its trillion-dollar status, and in the process, he has surpassed his predecessor and mentor as the longest-running Chief Executive of the Cupertino firm.
In total, Tim Cook has been Apple’s CEO for 5,091 days, but critics will likely remember this year, when he fumbled multiple opportunities
Shortly after Apple posted its Q3 2025 earnings, where the company generated a record-high $94.04 billion in revenue, MacRumors reports that Tim Cook is now the longest-reigning Apple CEO, with 5,091 days under his belt, which converts into nearly 14 years. Steve Jobs’ total duration as the California-based giant’s head honcho was 5,090 days, and with Tim Cook finally crossing that threshold, it can be assumed that he will likely stay at this position for the foreseeable future.
While we can agree that Apple has been moving at a snail’s pace in AI adoption, its latest Q3 2025 earnings show that the company is unmatched in other areas. We have also reported that since Cook replaced Jobs as CEO, Apple has had an estimated market capitalization of $348 billion. Now, at the time of writing, the company is valued at $3.03 trillion, making it almost 10 times the jump compared to 14 years ago.
Some analysts believe that Cook’s failure of taking advantage of the AI boom means that he should be replaced by a product-focused CEO, However, looking at his accomplishments, not to mention that the company’s board of directors has a few Cook loyalists in place, it is unlikely that the current CEO will resign. Looking at the latest feat, we feel that Cook will probably be at the helm for some extra years.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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