Carl Cook
Carl Cook | |
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| Born | November 10, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, CEO |
| Known for | Chief executive officer of Cook Group |
Carl Cook (born November 10, 1962) is an American billionaire entrepreneur and the chief executive officer of the Cook Group, a medical device manufacturer established by his parents. As of May 2024, his fortune is valued at approximately $10.6 billion, positioning him as the richest individual in Indiana.
Early life
He is the offspring of William Cook (deceased 2011) and Gayle Cook, who founded the Cook Group. Carl earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Purdue University and later obtained an MBA from the University of Iowa.
Career
Following his studies, Cook spent a year in France and Germany installing computer systems for the family enterprise. Subsequently, he worked within the Cook Group’s pacemaker division located in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, as well as at their manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem. Additionally, he holds the position of president at Cook MyoSite, a life sciences branch focused on developing cell therapies for urinary incontinence.
Personal life
On January 5, 2008, Carl married Marcy Heshelman, whom he met during her tenure in the auditing department of Cook Inc. The couple lives in Bloomington, Indiana with their daughter.