Steve Jobs Apple Computer CEO Steps Down Takes Leave of Absence For Health Reasons January 14, 2009
Posted by John Furrier in Technology.Tags: Apple, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs
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This email went out to Apple employees. Steve will take some time off to focus on his health. I would like to wish Steve a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, COO Tim Cook will take over day to day operations.
Here is Steve Job’s memo to employees:
Team,
I am sure all of you saw my letter last week sharing something very personal with the Apple community. Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well. In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought.
In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for Apple’s day to day operations, and I know he and the rest of the executive management team will do a great job. As CEO, I plan to remain involved in major strategic decisions while I am out. Our board of directors fully supports this plan.
I look forward to seeing all of you this summer.
Steve
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