Fred D. Anderson

Fred D. Anderson (born 1945) is an American businessman and former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Apple Inc., a multinational technology company. He served as the CFO from 1996 to 2004, playing a crucial role in the company's financial recovery and growth during this period.

Early Life and Education

Anderson was born in 1945. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of North Dakota and later obtained his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Career

Before joining Apple, Anderson worked at various companies in the technology sector. He served as the CFO of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and was a partner at Deloitte & Touche, a multinational professional services network.

In 1996, Anderson joined Apple Inc. as CFO. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the company's financial turnaround. He worked closely with Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, and played a significant role in the launch of several iconic Apple products, including the iMac, iPod, and iTunes.

Anderson retired from Apple in 2004 but continued to serve on the company's board of directors until 2006. He also served on the boards of several other technology companies, including eBay and Move Inc..

Controversy

In 2007, Anderson was involved in a controversy related to the backdating of stock options at Apple. He agreed to a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) without admitting or denying the allegations.

Personal Life

Anderson is a private individual and not much is known about his personal life. He is known to be an avid supporter of education and has made significant contributions to various educational institutions.

See Also

• Apple Inc.
• Steve Jobs
• Securities and Exchange Commission