Apple CEO Tim Cook is about to potentially start his next phase. The individual who transformed Apple into a virtual $4 trillion giant is allegedly on the verge of retirement, leaving behind a huge question mark: Who will succeed him?

From Steve Jobs' Successor to Apple's Growth Architect

In 2011, Tim Cook succeeded Steve Jobs, and needless to say, he was under incredible pressure because of the shoes he was filling. Nobody was sure that anyone could fill Jobs' visionary shoes.

But not only did Cook maintain Apple's legacy, he broadened it. During his tenure, Apple's market capitalization ballooned, fueled by iPhone sales worldwide, the growth of wearable technology, and a more and more profitable services business.

According to CNET , Cook's leadership style focused on operational

See Full Page