There’s been much speculation lately that Apple chief Tim Cook, now 65, will step down next year. In the 14 years since he took over from Steve Jobs, Cook has helped add roughly $3.6 trillion (€3.1 trillion) to Apple’s market value. Few corporate records come close, and the scale of Cook’s achievement makes Apple’s succession process a delicate one. That enormous valuation surge makes for a flattering comparison for Cook, and an unforgiving one for whoever follows him. [ Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim CookOpens in new window ]
