08-24-2011, 06:37 PM
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Steve Jobs resigned
Steve Jobs, the visionary who remade Apple into the world’s dominant maker of tech gadgets, has resigned as the company’s CEO.
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“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,” Jobs wrote.
“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.”
Jobs has struggled with his health for years, often appearing gaunt during his famous unveilings of new products. In 2004 he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
His resignation comes as Apple faces heightened scrutiny in Washington over privacy and other issues.
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