Swedish founder thanks Tim Cook in email, gets a surprise reply in 4 days

Swedish tech founder Melvin Hagberg shared a screenshot of an email exchange with Apple executive chairman Tim Cook. The post has crossed 4.7 million views.Swedish founder Melvin Hagberg sent an email to Tim Cook with a thank you note. (Photos: Melvin Hagberg/X, AFP)Swedish startup founder Melvin Hagberg sent Apple's Executive Chairman Tim Cook an email praising his leadership at the company, expecting nothing in return. However, the former Apple CEO made sure to share a warm reply to the thank-you note, that too, in four days.Hagberg shared a screenshot of the email exchange on X, showing that he had written to Cook from his Scape email account. His message, titled “Thank you for everything”, was a tribute to Cook’s tenure of 15 years at Apple.“I have such massive respect for you as a CEO, and everything you've done for Apple as a company,” Hagberg wrote. “You are a huge inspiration for me. Thanks for everything!” he added.Cook responded briefly but warmly, “I appreciate your very kind note. Thanks so much.” Hagberg posted their email exchange with the caption, “I emailed Tim Cook last week. He replied. You can literally just email people.”See the tweet: The post has garnered more than 4.7 million views on X. Several users also praised Cook for taking the time to reply, while others joined Hagberg in thanking him for his contribution to Apple.Cook became Apple CEO in August 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. He stepped down from his previous role on September 1, and took on the role of Executive Chairman.Apple has said Cook will continue to work with the company on certain areas, including engagement with policymakers around the world.During his tenure as CEO, Apple broadened its product line-up with devices including the Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and Vision Pro. The company also significantly expanded its services business, including Apple Music and Apple TV.The company’s valuation has grown dramatically during Tim Cook’s leadership, rising from around $350 billion in 2011 to more than $4.5 trillion today.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Sep 9, 2026 12:32 IST