Tim Cook (1960 - )

As CEO of Apple, Inc. the world’s richest tech company, Tim Cook is the first CEO of a Fortune 500, who is openly gay. Having served as Apple’s chief executive officer since Steve Job’s passing in 2017, he also serves on the boards of Nike and the National Football League. Cook has proven his ability to see beyond the product, stressing the importance of creativity and collaboration. His philanthropy and wish to leave the planet a better place is reflected in his statement that he intends to leave his entire fortune to charity. Famously private, Cook came out to “inspire people to insist on their equality.”