Michael Scott (Apple)

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

Michael "Scotty" Scott (born February 11, 1945) 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.