April 16 American Time magazine published a list of 100 most influential people in the world.It is traditionally present prominent political and public figures, athletes, artists. In Time 2015 rating was included Apple CEO Tim Cook. He falls into the category Titans along with rapper Kae uest, businesswomen Mellody Hobson, actor Lorne Michaels and others that in that situation can not be represented in the same company.
For each one who entered the list of Time, wrote on his website a few words. As a rule, the author of the comment - is not an ordinary journalist, among them prominent politicians, great writers, billionaires. Apple executives went to Democrat politician John Lewis.
"For Tim Cook was not easy to get out of the shadow of Steve Jobs. But courage, courage and unyielding desire to be himself allowed Cook to bring Apple to unimaginable heights in terms of income and social responsibility. He set a new standard for business around the world" - wrote the policy.
The list is compiled annually for 16 years and is divided into five categories, each of which fall 20: The Titans, pioneers, leaders, artists and icons. Within the lists are ranked no. Selection is by voting on the site, but the final choice is up to the editors.
For the first time Tim Cook was in the rating of 100 most influential people of the year in 2012. In an accompanying article, an opinion about Cook stated former US vice-president and current board member Al Gore Apple. He described as a brilliant director general policy innovator and leader, and said that the world is not the man who led to Apple's better than it does Tim.