Tim Cook é o novo CEO da Apple

Tim Cook o Ex-Chief Operating Officer vem substituir Steve Jobs que se demitiu do cargo pelo motivo de lhe ter sido diagnosticado um cancro do pancreas, doença rara. 
Tudo indica que foi devido ao seu estado de saúde que levou à sua demissão do cargo, uma vez que desde Janeiro encontra-se de baixa. Steve Jobs escreveu uma carta aos colaboradores da empresa:

"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come."(in Wikinews)

Contudo Steve Jobs expressou desejo de permanecer como presidente executivo "Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration (Art Levinson, New York Times)

O novo CEO, Tim Cook, apresentou-se à equipa através de e-mail:

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

(in Mashable, 26Ago11, by Ben Parr)

Abaixo um cómico filme de animação da vida de S.Jobs em dois minutos (in Mashable).