Money Elon Musk wanted to take over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook if Tesla sold to Apple, new book says July 30, 2021August 1, 2021Nathan Bomey, USA TODAYComments Off on Elon Musk wanted to take over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook if Tesla sold to Apple, new book says When Apple CEO Tim Cook proposed Apple acquire Tesla several years ago, Elon Musk demanded to be CEO of Apple if the deal happened, a new book says.