Is Tim Cook The Next Steve Ballmer?

Photo of Austin Smith
By Austin Smith Published
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them.
Is Tim Cook The Next Steve Ballmer?

© Scott Halleran / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images

Is it time for Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down? Microsoft’s leadership transition after Ballmer revitalized the company, and Apple may be ready for the same jolt of electricity. Is the company ready for a potentially younger leader, who might better navigate Apple’s current challenges?

TRANSCRIPT:

But if you’re thinking the way Warren Buffett thinks, is it time for Tim Cook to go?
Has he been there long enough?
Listen, the guy’s had a great run, but it looks to me like
It may be that during his tenure, there’s not a lot he can do to make this better.
Well, it’s like the Microsoft transition, sort of, you know, because, you know, Gates went to Ballmer, but then Ballmer left and somebody else came in who really changed Microsoft and turned it around.
And, you know, Cook was ostensibly the right-hand man of Steve Jobs.
So, yeah, I think you’re right.
A younger… person, male or female, that could be in charge could be in the offing.

Photo of Austin Smith
About the Author Austin Smith →

Austin Smith is a financial publisher with over two decades of experience in the markets. He spent over a decade at The Motley Fool as a senior editor for Fool.com, portfolio advisor for Millionacres, and launched new brands in the personal finance and real estate investing space.

His work has been featured on Fool.com, NPR, CNBC, USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN, AOL, Marketwatch, and many other publications. Today he writes for 24/7 Wall St and covers equities, REITs, and ETFs for readers. He is as an advisor to private companies, and co-hosts The AI Investor Podcast.

When not looking for investment opportunities, he can be found skiing, running, or playing soccer with his children. Learn more about me here.

Featured Reads

Our top personal finance-related articles today. Your wallet will thank you later.

Continue Reading

Top Gaining Stocks

CBOE Vol: 1,568,143
PSKY Vol: 12,285,993
STX Vol: 7,378,346
ORCL Vol: 26,317,675
DDOG Vol: 6,247,779

Top Losing Stocks

LKQ
LKQ Vol: 4,367,433
CLX Vol: 13,260,523
SYK Vol: 4,519,455
MHK Vol: 1,859,865
AMGN Vol: 3,818,618