Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
August 25, 2011 ⋅ Tech ⋅ by Staff ⋅ 22 Views

Steve Jobs has been the force behind all the marvels that grace the Apple brand for the past few years as Apple dominates the digital world. Today, the resignation of Steve Jobs as its chief executive has lamented the front pages of media all across the globe. Changing hearts and minds at the top of Apple’s hierarchy is a hard task for a company that was co-founded by Jobs himself.

Hours after Jobs announced his resignation, Tim Cook, 50, made his name into the limelight as he emerged as the new CEO of Apple Inc. Cook isn’t new to the position as he spent a short spell running Apple back in 2004 and 2009 during Steve Jobs’ absence due to medical reasons.

Known for being authoritative yet candid in his new role as Apple’s new supremo, Cook will patronize and offer unrivaled knowledge as well as leadership post – Steve Jobs era. Prior to joining Apple in March 1998, Cook has made a journey for being the vice president of corporate materials for computer giant Compaq. Cook’s career as the COO of Intelligent Electronics’ reseller division also adds into his impressive CV.

Below is his outgoing letter to associates, users, board members and shareholders:

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.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/thugnificentt Reginald Based Beausejour

    Btw last time Steve Jobs wasn’t a part of apple it did very poorly…..

  • http://www.facebook.com/thugnificentt Reginald Based Beausejour

     Supreme, and it will cost 328 u.s dollars, and they won’t send you a sticker……..

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_PNZOSNJQXYLL75YBFPIWQICL2I James

    I was thinking the exact same thing. Hire some kids that actually went to college. Thanks for all your ‘knowledge’ hypebeast….

  • Anonymous

    iSALUTE

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_RDAURLKUUPEH5O5IA4OFOY553E Sam I Am

    does anybody know the history of Compaq??? just saying. Sorry Jobs, doesn’t look to good for the next decade in my opinion.

  • http://twitter.com/BertoLegendaryH Berto Herrera

    What streetwear company will be the first to do a tribute shirt?…. hmmmmm…..

  • Anonymous

    iQuit

  • Anonymous

    Thanks, Steve.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573680231 Ryan Hursh

    This is Steve’s baby (practically an only child), so if there is one thing we can count on, it’s that Steve has this shit set to run for the next 10-20 years. He has brought on all the necessary people to ensure that Apple keeps on killin it.

    Now the question is… (which is way down the line), as great as Tim Cook is, does HE have the ability to bring on the next generation of members that can continue to kill it when it’s his time to go?

    By time that happens, I’d could probably give a shit.

  • http://twitter.com/HeavyHittas Heavy Hittas NYC

    A legendary day in history

  • Anonymous

    The beginning of the end? Again.

  • Kevin Boothe

    Who is writing for Hypebeast these days? “Cook will patronise and offer unrivalled knowledge? The word choice is so obviously wrong, even for a “street wear” site that it is laughable. I’m honestly embarrassed for you at this point.

  • http://twitter.com/ThisisCH Charles Hunter

    He’s sick plus he has paper. Jobs is a work freak and
    even with an illness he was in office. Apple won’t miss a step because it isn’t
    like he isn’t going to be around of heading some departments. He will still
    advise but not in office as much, so he says. People like Steven work
    themselves till death (literally).

  • http://twitter.com/ThisisCH Charles Hunter

    He’s sick plus he has paper. Jobs is a work freak and
    even with an illness he was in office. Apple won’t miss a step because it isn’t
    like he isn’t going to be around of heading some departments. He will still
    advise but not in office as much, so he says. People like Steven work
    themselves till death (literally).

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1120309590 Vito Eichwald

    If you ain’t have apple stocks, go ahead and buy it! This is the best chance to get it.  I mean he is important but Apple can do without him very well, because he has set the goals for the future.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=694145755 Caleb Baleb Williams

    He has pancreatic cancer which is always fatal. Thats why he resigned. He’s had it for years, so no, its not shocking.

  • Gold Sacks

    if u have apple stock, go ahead and sell that shit!

  • http://www.facebook.com/jared.ardine Jared Ardine
  • http://www.facebook.com/jared.ardine Jared Ardine
  • Anonymous

    n**ga?!? Dude, he’s white! And ur not that dark urself!

  • Anonymous

     Johnathan Ives is this there so things shouldn’t change too much. They’ll continue bring out products same as before.

  • Anonymous

    word

  • Anonymous

    word

  • http://www.youtube.com/backspaceDUBSTEP youtube.com/backspaceDUBSTEP

    RESPECT TO STEVE JOBS. This guy was truly a visionary. History changing individual MANY times over. I absolutely love the quality and how intuitive his products always were. Gone but never forgotten. Upstarts, take notes.

  • http://www.youtube.com/backspaceDUBSTEP youtube.com/backspaceDUBSTEP

    RESPECT TO STEVE JOBS. This guy was truly a visionary. History changing individual MANY times over. I absolutely love the quality and how intuitive his products always were. Gone but never forgotten. Upstarts, take notes.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YC4DPGGK2HSAKOD6JKRM5QITGU Joshua

    lmao no bullshit that nigga was like HOLLA!!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/xYeezyDaChefx Javed F. Patel

    lol apple has more money then the U.S. government….this nigga prob didnt want there asses snooping around and shit..and threw up the deuces….but still shocking none the less! #endoftheworld

  • http://twitter.com/xYeezyDaChefx Javed F. Patel

    lol apple has more money then the U.S. government….this nigga prob didnt want there asses snooping around and shit..and threw up the deuces….but still shocking none the less! #endoftheworld