Steve Jobs displaying the Apple  , founder of  , has chosen to step down from his post as CEO of the company. The former , will be succeeding Jobs as CEO. Jobs resigned in a letter to Apple's board of directors stating, "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come." In that same letter, Jobs stated that his desire was to remain as chairman of the board. Tim Cook was personally recommended by Jobs to take over as CEO and has been serving as interim CEO since the beginning of Jobs' medical leave. Before his post at Apple, Cook held positions at  and . He is known for staying out of the spotlight. Due to an operational overhaul by Cook, he is credited with the success of the iPad and . He also stood in Steve Jobs' place while the CEO underwent liver transplant surgery. He received $59 million for his performance in the position.
Steve Jobs displaying the Apple Steve Jobs , founder of Apple , has chosen to step down from his post as CEO of the company. The former , will be succeeding Jobs as CEO. Jobs resigned in a letter to Apple's board of directors stating, "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come." In that same letter, Jobs stated that his desire was to remain as chairman of the board. Tim Cook was personally recommended by Jobs to take over as CEO and has been serving as interim CEO since the beginning of Jobs' medical leave. Before his post at Apple, Cook held positions at IBM and . He is known for staying out of the spotlight. Due to an operational overhaul by Cook, he is credited with the success of the iPad and . He also stood in Steve Jobs' place while the CEO underwent liver transplant surgery. He received $59 million for his performance in the position.
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