Michael Scott (Apple)

For those of a similar name, see Michael Scott (disambiguation).

Michael Scott
Born (1945-02-11) February 11, 1945 (age 79)
Known forCEO of Apple Computer, Inc.

Michael "Scotty" Scott (born February 11, 1945)[1] is an American entrepreneur, who was the first CEO of Apple Computer from February 1977 to March 1981. Formerly director of manufacturing at National Semiconductor, Scott was persuaded by Mike Markkula to take the CEO position at Apple, as the co-founders — Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak — were both seen as insufficiently experienced for the job at the time.

  1. ^ Isaacson, Walter (2011). Steve Jobs. [Mike] Markkula [born February 11, 1942] and Scott...shared the same birthday, which they celebrated together each year. At their birthday lunch in February 1977, when Scott was turning thirty-two...