Apple News: Steve Jobs letter of resignation
Steve Jobs officially took off Apple’s CEO position. This Silicon Valley legend is living the desk and he was immediately recommend Tim Cook as his successor as Apple CEO. It was stated in his letter written resign.
The following Jobs letter of resignation quoted from the Guardian on Thursday (08/25/2011).
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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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Apple’s own board of directors has issued an official announcement about the resignation of Jobs as CEO. They have also decided to appoint Tim Cook – who previously served as Chief Operating Officer – as the new CEO of Apple.
The decision was of course in accordance with what is recommended Jobs in his resignation letter. “Board directors have a high confidence to Tim Cook that he is the right person to be our next CEO,” said Art Levinson, Genentech chairman, representing Apple’s directors.
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