Apple’s CEO Tim Cook isn’t worried about Brexit but will continue to speak out about US immigration policies
Worried about the impact of Brexit on your business? Don’t be — Tim Cook says we’ll be « just fine ».
The Apple CEO was in the UK to pick up an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow, and swung by Good Morning Britain for an interview.
Asked about Brexit, he said: « We are very optimistic about the UK’s future. We are all in. »
He added: « We’re a big believer in the UK. The UK will be just fine. Yes, there will be bumps in the road along the way but the UK’s going to be fine. »
Cook didn’t explain why he believed Brexit wouldn’t have a negative impact, but did suggest Apple saw room for growth in the UK. The iPhone maker is building a new London office at the Battersea Power Station development , at a cost of £8 billion. « We’re doubling down on a huge headquarters in the Battersea area and we’re leaving significant space there to expand, » he said of the project.
