Scott Forstall, Senior Vice President, iOS Software, joined the Company in February 1997 upon the Companys acquisition of NeXT. Mr. Forstall also has served the Company as Vice President of Platform Experience while leading several releases of Mac OS X, and as Director of Application Frameworks. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Forstall worked at NeXT developing core technologies.

Steven P. Jobs is one of the Company\'s co-founders and currently serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Jobs also is a director of The Walt Disney Company. On January 14, 2009, Apple Inc. announced Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs\'s medical leave of absence until the end of June. As CEO, Mr. Jobs plans to remain involved in major strategic decisions during this leave of absence, and Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will be responsible for Apple\'s day to day operations. On January 17, 2011, Apple Inc. (Apple) issued a media advisory announcing Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs\'s medical leave of absence. On August 24, 2011, Steve Jobs resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. Mr. Jobs will continue to serve as an employee. The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Jobs as Chairman of the Board.

Eduardo H. Cue, Senior Vice President, Internet Software and Services, joined the Company in January 1989. Mr. Cue has held various positions with the Company, including Vice President of Internet Services and Senior Director of iTunes Operations. Mr. Cue holds a degree in Computer Science and Economics from Duke University. On August 24, 2011, Mr. Cue was promoted to Senior Vice President, Internet Software and Services and joined the executive team.

Ronald B. Johnson, Senior Vice President, Retail, joined the Company in January 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Johnson spent 16 years with Target Stores, most recently as Senior Merchandising Executive. On June 12, 2011, Ron Johnson resigned from Apple Inc. effective no later than October 31, 2011.

Timothy D. Cook is the Companys Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cook joined the Company in March 1998 and was appointed as a director in August 2011. From 2005 until his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in August 2011, Mr. Cook served as the Companys Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Cook also served as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Operations from 2002 to 2005. In 2004, his responsibilities were expanded to include the Companys Macintosh hardware engineering. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Cook served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Sales, Service and Support. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Cook served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Cook was Vice President, Corporate Materials for Compaq Computer Corporation (Compaq). Prior to his work at Compaq, Mr. Cook was Chief Operating Officer of the Reseller Division at Intelligent Electronics. Mr. Cook also spent 12 years with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), most recently as Director of North American Fulfillment. Mr. Cook also has served as a director of NIKE, Inc. since November 2005.

Peter Oppenheimer, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, joined the Company in July 1996. Mr. Oppenheimer also served the Company as Vice President and Corporate Controller and as Senior Director of Finance for the Americas. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Oppenheimer was Chief Financial Officer of one of the four business units for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP). Prior to joining ADP, Mr. Oppenheimer spent six years in the Information Technology Consulting Practice with Coopers and Lybrand. Mr. Oppenheimer received a bachelors degree from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and an M.B.A. from the University of Santa Clara.