John Sculley

Businessman and Apple CEO

John Sculley - Businessman and Apple CEO
Born

April 6th, 1939
85 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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An American businessman co-founded Zeta Interactive and served as CEO of Apple Inc. from 1983 to 1993. Under leadership, Apple launched the groundbreaking Macintosh computer, which introduced the graphical user interface to a broader audience. During tenure, oversaw significant marketing initiatives that shaped the company's brand identity. Sculley played a pivotal role in expanding Apple's product line and establishing its presence in the personal computing market.

Served as CEO of Apple Inc. during the launch of the Macintosh

Co-founded Zeta Interactive

Previously worked at PepsiCo as Vice President of Marketing

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