Steve Jobs avgår nu som vd för Apple. Beskedet kom i natt, svensk tid, när Apples styrelse meddelade beslutet i ett pressmeddelande.
- Steves extraordinära vision och ledarskap räddade Apple och positionerade det som världens mest innovativa och värdefulla teknologiföretag, säger Art Levinson, chef för Genentech. Art Levinson sitter med i Apples styrelse.
Steve Jobs var med och grundade Apple 1976. Han efterföljs av Tim Cook, som Jobs själv rekommenderar i sitt brev till allmänheten och styrelsen. Brevet publicerades på Apples sajt strax efter styrelsens besked om avgången, och återfinns nedan i originalform.
"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"
