Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Steve Jobs Resigns

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

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
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5 comments:

  1. LydiaAugust 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Wow. An era ends.

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  2. OwenAugust 24, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    What an incredible life he's led, influencing the entire world. Hopefully his health issues will not preclude him spending a few more years enjoying the phenomenal space he's created for himself on planet earth. Will think of him every time I turn my iPod on and crank up some fine music...

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  3. mythopolisAugust 25, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I had a feeling this day was coming....

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  4. Stickup ArtistAugust 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I hate to see him be so sick. It really is the end of an era. His computers changed my life and I'm sure that of so many others.

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  5. Sar@hAugust 25, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Sad news …
    I always have Imac computer since 1993 !

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