Apple CEO Tim Cook assured that there are still “not enough women at the table” of tech companies, including those he leads.

“There is no good reason” for the lack of women in the sector, Cook said in a statement Interview with BBCwhere he notes that technology “wouldn’t do as much” without a more diverse workforce.

He pointed out that companies cannot escape the problem by arguing that there are not enough female talent in IT careers, so they can’t hire more.

“We have to fundamentally change the number of people studying Computer Science and Programming,” Cook said.

On the occasion of the launch of his development program for female app founders and creators in the UK, Apple’s CEO spoke about the gender gap. “I think the essence of technology and its impact on humanity depends on the presence of women at the table.”

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Tim Cook highlights the role of women

Consulting firm Deloitte predicts that major global technology companies will make up nearly 33% of the average female representation in their workforce by 2022, with 25% occupying technical positions.

In 2021, Apple reports 35% of women across its global workforce. Cook points out that there is progress in terms of gender, although he points out that more needs to be done.

“Technology is a great thing that will get things done, but unless you have a different point of view at the table working on it, you’re not going to end up with a great solution,” he says.

In the interview, Cook also touched on augmented reality and the metaverse.