Steve Jobs Resigns As Apple CEO

News Posted by Andrew Podolsky, August 24th, 2011

Today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs resigned his position, saying he could "no longer meet [his] duties and expectations." Jobs recommended Tim Cook as Apple's new CEO, which the Apple Board of Supervisors immediately approved. Jobs has also been elected as Apple's Chairman of the Board. Read Jobs' resignation letter below.

The following is Steve Jobs' full resignation letter:

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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