Thursday, August 25th 2011
Steve Jobs Hangs His Boots as Apple CEO
Regarded as the heart and soul of Apple Inc., Steve Jobs has decided to step down as the CEO of the company, making way for the board-elected Tim Cook to take up the position. This marks a graceful exit of one of the major architects of the technology industry as we know it. "Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," notes a company press release. Jobs will stay on as the Chairman of the company he co-founded. His replacement, Tim Cook, has previously served as the COO of the company, with 13 years of service to the company in various positions.A letter written by the outgoing Apple CEO follows.
Sources:
Businesswire, Apple
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
65 Comments on Steve Jobs Hangs His Boots as Apple CEO
And I like to think that those clones had something to do paving the way for Jobs to be able to do what he did in the late 90's -- they sure brought talk of the ecosystem back into the forefront. I loved them, even bought a PowerWave myself. Best "Mac" I ever had. :P
No flaming, just my personal opinion on that guy.
I like Steve Wozniak tho, he seems like a great guy;)
So no, it's not the Willy Wonka factor here which is at play. At least in my country it's just the brand name... irrespective of who's behind it.
BTW, please remember we're on TPU and not on some random forum so let's keep the discussion civil, OK?
Thats a psychological disorder after ICD 10, F60.8.
Your ego is small in reality, and your try to live with that, by overcompensating... well that definetly fits your doings.;)
(as you say yourself;))