Steve Jobs, co-founder and two-time CEO of Apple, offered his resignation to the company’s board Wednesday. He had not been well since quite some time now. In January, took a medical leave of absence from the company. He returned to the public spotlight in March to help launch the iPad 2.
After resigning he said: “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 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 has served Apple for thirteen years and as we all can see it was because of his effort along with the other team members that Apple stands on the highest levels of success now, out numbering the World’s best companies. It was Steve who introduced Macintosh to the world.
Even after resigning as the Chief executive Steve Jobs will still be part of the Apple’s board as he would be the Chairman of the company from now on. Check US back later for more updates on Apple and iPhone 5.