Apple CEO is Going on Medical Leave
In the eve of company earning report presentation, Steve Jobs, Apple CEO announces he is going on a medical leave to focus on his health.
Steve Jobs has been the heart and soul of Apple since his comeback and the architect of the historical turnaround of the company. Steve Jobs took an absence leave for health situation is related to his liver transplant, two years ago,
Tim Cook will lead the company and assumes the day to day operations. Steve Jobs’ leave should have no effect on Apple’s expected release of the iPad 2 and iPhone 5.
Steve Jobs note to Apple employees:
Team,
At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.
Steve
We wish him good luck and a quick comeback!
[Via BusinessInsider]
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