Get All Access for $5/mo

Apple CEO Tim Cook Dishes to Dua Lipa About His Succession Plan: 'I'll Be There A While' Cook spoke with the pop star on the latest episode of her "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" podcast.

By Sam Silverman Edited by Jessica Thomas

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down for an unlikely interview with pop star Dua Lipa and dished on what's next for him at the tech company.

Although he's begun planning for the future, he said Apple isn't getting rid of him anytime soon on the most recent episode of the singer's Dua Lipa: At Your Service podcast.

"I don't know how long I'll be there," the CEO told the artist. "I love it there, and I can't envision my life without being there. So, I'll be there a while."

Related: Billionaire Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Took a 40% Pay Cut Amid Shareholder Backlash — Here's What His Compensation Will Look Like This Year

Although Cook is happy in his post, saying that being Apple's CEO is "beyond what I would have ever dreamed for myself," he said the company does have a succession plan in place in case something were to happen to him.

"I will say my job is to prepare several people for the ability to succeed, and I really want the person to come from within Apple, the next CEO," Cook said. Although he didn't disclose who would be in the running for his job, he added that his role "is to make sure there's several for the board to pick from."

Related: 'I Am Very Bullish on AI': Apple CEO Tim Cook Says the Company Uses AI 'Across All Products'

Cook first joined Apple in 1998 before working his way up to CEO in 2011 after founder Steve Jobs' death, according to Fox Business.

The CEO has a reported net worth of $1.9 billion, per Forbes.

Related: Tim Cook's Daily Routine: The Schedule of the Apple CEO Who Wakes Up at 3:45 a.m. and Reads Hundreds of Customer Emails a Day

Sam Silverman

Content Strategy Editor

Sam Silverman is a content strategy editor at Entrepreneur Media. She specializes in search engine optimization (SEO), and her work can be found in The US Sun, Nicki Swift, In Touch Weekly, Life & Style and Health. She writes for our news team with a focus on investigating scandals. Her coverage and expertise span from business news, entrepreneurship, technology, and true crime, to the latest in entertainment and TV news. Sam is a graduate of Lehigh University and currently resides in NYC. 

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Business News

These Companies Offer the Best Work-Life Balance, According to Employees

The ranking is based on Glassdoor ratings and reviews.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

Leadership

Why Your AI Strategy Will Fail Without the Right Talent in Place

Using fractional AI experts through specialized platforms allows companies to access top talent cost-effectively, drive innovation and scale agile strategies for growth.

Science & Technology

Use This Framework to Successfully Integrate AI Into Your Business Operations

Here's how to ensure both innovation and compliance when using AI in your organization.

Business News

Here's What the CPI Report Means for Your Wallet, According to JPMorgan and EY Experts

Most experts agree that there will be another rate cut next week.