Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO; Gov. Ivey honors Alabama native

Tim Cook, the Alabama native who led Apple for nearly 15 years, announced Monday that he is stepping down as CEO, prompting Gov. Kay Ivey to honor the Mobile-born executive she called “an Alabamian through and through.

Here in Alabama, we will always be proud of Tim Cook! He is an Alabamian through and through — born in Mobile and a graduate of Auburn University. I wish @tim_cook continued success and am grateful for all he has done and will continue to do for our state. https://t.co/JXUGk5bJmS

— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) April 20, 2026…

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