If you haven't heard, Apple's CEO Steve Jobs has recently resigned from the head of the company to become the Chairman of the board of directors at Apple. He stepped down from his post gracefully 2 days ago, when he email Tim Cook saying that "his time had come to step down".
In this email, Jobs says nothing about why he is stepping down, but most of Apple fans and other technology news companies like us can almost guarantee that this is because of his health.
In January of 2011 (this year) Jobs took an "indefinite" medical absence from the company. He has had cancer for several years, but since he took his leave of absence in January, Tim Cook has been running the day to day operations of apple.
Yesterday, Cook wrote an email to his team at Apple saying the following:
Team:
I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovative company in the world. Joining Apple was the best decision I've ever made and it's been the privilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years. I share Steve's optimism for Apple's bright future.
Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive team and our amazing employees. We are really looking forward to Steve's ongoing guidance and inspiration as our Chairman.
I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple's unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that—it is in our DNA. We are going to continue to make the best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do.
I love Apple and I am looking forward to diving into my new role. All of the incredible support from the Board, the executive team and many of you has been inspiring. I am confident our best years lie ahead of us and that together we will continue to make Apple the magical place that it is.
Tim
This email basically reassures the team at Apple that 'They are not going to change' and that they will continue to develop the best technology possible. Cook also thinks that 'Apple's best years are ahead of them'.
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