This Thanksgiving, the heads of some of the world’s most influential tech companies took a moment to express gratitude, offering a glimpse into their personal lives while simultaneously reflecting on their companies’ recent successes. The messages, shared across various social media platforms, painted a picture of both personal appreciation and professional pride.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), shared a message emphasizing health, prosperity, and the exciting possibilities on the horizon. He expressed gratitude for his team at Apple, the company’s users, and everyone working towards a better world. Cook’s message comes on the heels of Apple’s strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, with revenue reaching $94.9 billion – exceeding analyst predictions of $94.56 billion for the seventh consecutive quarter. This continued streak of exceeding expectations underscores Apple’s ongoing dominance in the tech market.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai offered a simpler, yet equally heartfelt message, expressing his gratitude for his family, friends, colleagues, and the global Google user base. His brief message underscored the personal touch often absent in the fast-paced world of big tech, highlighting the importance of human connection even amidst the demands of leadership in a global tech giant. Alphabet also announced strong third-quarter results, reporting revenue of $88.27 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year and exceeding analyst expectations of $86.31 billion.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and owner of X and xAI, kept his Thanksgiving message concise yet warm, sharing a simple “🇺🇸🇺🇸 Happy Thanksgiving! 🇺🇸🇺🇸” His message, though brief, resonated with the simplicity and directness often associated with his public persona. Tesla’s third-quarter revenue of $25.18 billion, while showcasing an 8% year-over-year increase, fell slightly short of the anticipated $25.37 billion, offering a counterpoint to the overwhelmingly positive financial news from other tech giants.
AMD CEO Lisa Su took a different approach, sharing a photograph featuring a Thanksgiving turkey and extending her gratitude to the extended AMD family, friends, and fans. Her heartfelt message highlighted the importance of teamwork and community. This message followed AMD’s successful third-quarter, reporting revenue of $6.8 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $6.71 billion.
The collective Thanksgiving messages from these tech leaders offer a fascinating intersection of personal reflection and professional achievement. While the CEOs celebrated the holiday with their loved ones, their companies continue to shape the technological landscape, driving innovation and economic growth. The contrasting financial reports, with some exceeding expectations and others falling slightly short, underscore the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the tech industry.
