The former head of Apple: «Tim Cook is doing a terrific job"

John Sculley (John Sculley) worked on a post of "Commander in Chief" at Apple for 10 years (from 1983 to 1993). To whatever he to talk aboutWhether the current manager is good... And he did not stint on the kind words addressed to Tim Cook. Scully knew Jobs, so comparisons could not be avoided.

As you know, Scully went to the Apple of PepsiCo. Everything changed the famous question of Jobs, a converted on the time director of the largest producer of soda, "you are going to sell sugar water the rest of his life? Or do you want to come with me and change the world? "In a recent interview about Jobs Scully discussed not only aspects related to the deceased co-founder of the company, but also the activities of the new leader, holding the office for more than two years: "I think it does a terrific Cook work. He's not trying to be the second Steve Jobs; Only one person could be Steve Jobs - Steve himself. Steve was able to make major creative changes. And Tim continues to support the philosophy of uncompromising product quality and excellent style of Apple. I think people are unjustly accused of Apple is that it is no longer a great company with great products. "

While the price of Apple shares jumped frantically up and down since the departure of Steve's life, Scully set "optimistic" about the financial prospects for the iPhone and iPad maker. Perhaps that is why he did not sell any of its own shares.

Studies also point to a positive course Apple cases. According to the annual component of the consulting firm Interbrand rated as "the best brands», Apple is currently the most valuable brand in the world: 98.3 billion dollars - is its cost. This is 28% (almost a third!) Compared with last year's results. "Apple" company has managed to overtake even "sweet water» Coca-Cola on the value of the brand. So Scully rights - Cook really tries as you can.