Tim Cook urges unity after Trump elected president

Apple CEO Tim Cook has urged his employees and people up and down the country to move on and work together after Donald Trump's election as president of the United States.

The majority of leading tech companies did not support his campaign, and Apple did hold an event for the New York businessman, despite holding one for both Hillary Clinton and House speaker Paul Ryan.

In a memo released to all of the company's staff which was released by Buzzfeed, Cook said that it was certain many will have been left with strong feelings following the events of the last few months.

"We have a very diverse team of employees, including supporters of each of the candidates," Cook wrote in the email.

"Regardless of which candidate each of us supported as individuals, the only way to move forward is to move forward together."

During his campaign, Trump heavily criticised Apple for refusing to help the FBI in their investigation of shootings in San Bernardino, California earlier this year.

Cook added that the shock election of former reality television star Trump will not affect his company's operations.

"While there is discussion today about uncertainties ahead, you can be confident that Apple’s North Star hasn’t changed," he wrote. "Our products connect people everywhere, and they provide the tools for our customers to do great things to improve their lives and the world at large."