De 56-jarige medeoprichter van Apple had de laatste jaren problemen met zijn gezondheid was sinds 17 januari met ziekteverlof. Apple heeft met Jobs vele successen geboekt maar volgens diverse analisten zal het vertrouwen in Apple door het aftreden van Jobs weinig schade oplopen. Tim Cook klopte in 1998 bij Apple aan en was sinds 2004 de COO. Cook was tot op heden altijd de rechterhand van Jobs en Jobs heeft dan ook aangegeven dat hij graag Cook als opvolger zou zien.
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
Ook Apple als bedrijf heeft vanzelfsprekend een reactie op het gebeuren gegeven;
“Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.”
“Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company,” said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple’s Board. “Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.”
“The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO,” added Levinson. “Tim’s 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does.”
Bron: CNet
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