August 24, 2011

Letter from Steve Jobs

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