Beijing on August 25 news, Apple CEO Steve Jobs resigned from the CEO position. Jobs said in the letter, if approved by the Board of Directors, he will serve as Apple's chairman of the board of directors, continues to be Apple employees. About the new CEO candidates, recommended by Steve Jobs of Apple COO Tim Cook took over.
Apple claimed that Steve Jobs resigned as CEO, effective immediately. The Associated Press reported that Apple will be appointed Cook as CEO, he is now Apple's COO, while Jobe period has been selected as chairman of the board. Cook will also enter the Apple board.
? Genentech chairman Stuart Levinson on behalf of Apple's Board of Directors (Art Levinson) said:. "Jobs with outstanding vision and leadership saved Apple, will shape it into the world's most innovative, the most valuable company Apple him continue to contribute to the success of intelligence, he attracted and inspired Apple's highly innovative employees, world-class executive team. in the new role of chairman of the Board, Steve Jobs will use his unique vision, creativity and inspiration to continue to serve Apple. "
? Stuart Levinson said: "The Board fully believe Cook was the next CEO the best person in Cook, Apple has been working for 13 years, have had outstanding performance in the things he has done, has proven his talent. and judgment. "
As Apple COO, Cook, aged 50, before he was in charge of Apple's worldwide sales and operations, including end to end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, all markets and countries, service and support. He also led Apple Macintosh sector, play a key role in the expansion of brokers and supplier relationships.
Jobs, 56, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004, 2009, transplant surgery. In January of this year, Steve Jobs sick leave, has not returned. While on leave, in San Francisco, Steve Jobs announced the iCloud. Apple in recent operations, it is unclear how many jobs involved.
Here is Steve Jobs's letter:
Caused by Apple's board of directors and the Apple community:
I have always said that if one day I can not continue as Apple's CEO, to do their share of responsibilities, should meet to meet the expectations, I will first tell you. Unfortunately, that day has finally arrived.
So I resigned from Apple CEO position. If the board of directors see fit, I will continue to serve as chairman, director or employee of Apple.
As people continue, I strongly recommend the implementation of succession planning, the appointment of Tim Cook as Apple CEO.
I believe that Apple's future will be more innovative, more bright. I expect to see continued success and contribution toward a new role.
Apple career, I made some good friends, so many years I had the pleasure working with you guys, thank you.
The following is the resignation letter from Steve Jobs to the Apple board:
CUPERTINO, Calif.–August 24, 2011–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
(Netease blog 2011-08-25 08:36:40)