The Cupertino City Council unanimously appointed Tina Kapoor as Cupertino’s new City Manager on Tuesday evening, making permanent the City Council’s decision to appoint Kapoor as Interim City Manager in May 2025.
Kapoor brings almost 25 years of local government experience to the role, rising from an entry-level job through positions of progressively increasing responsibility in the cities of San José, Fremont, and Cupertino. Prior to her appointment as Interim City Manager, she served as Cupertino’s Interim Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Economic Development Manager, where she played key roles in strategic planning, community engagement, organizational development, and strengthening Cupertino’s local business landscape.
Before joining Cupertino, Kapoor led major economic development initiatives in the cities of Fremont and San José, supporting business growth, downtown revitalization, and workforce development. Her reputation for collaborative leadership, creativity, and community-centered problem-solving has earned her recognition from the Silicon Valley Business Journal as a Woman of Influence in Silicon Valley.
Kapoor immigrated to the United States from India in 1999 and is Cupertino’s first Indian American City Manager.
“Tina Kapoor’s experience, work ethic, and leadership make her exceptionally well-suited to guide Cupertino forward,” said Mayor Liang Chao. “Tina has been a great partner for the City Council since she was appointed Interim City Manager, and I look forward to working with her to continue to strengthen our organization.”
As City Manager, Kapoor will oversee all municipal operations, implement City Council policy direction, and continue advancing Cupertino’s priorities.
“I’m honored to serve as Cupertino’s City Manager,” Kapoor said. “I look forward to supporting our strong City team and collaborating with Council and the community to maintain the high level of service that the City provides to our residents while developing a vision for the City’s future.” Kapoor assumed the permanent City Manager role effective November 19.