Steve Jobs has resigned from his post of Apple CEO and has now been elected as Chairman of the Apple’s board. Steve offered his resignation to the company’s board on Wednesday and advised the board to choose Tim Cook, COO of Apple as his successor. One of the Apple’s board member on this occasion said “Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company.”

Steve jobs resgination

After the break is the resignation letter that was sent by Steve Jobs to the Apple board:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

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

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via: Apple