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Steve Jobs Taking Leave From Apple

Steve Jobs Taking Leave From Apple

Posted January 14, 2009 at 5:11pm by iClarified
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According to a letter from the Apple CEO which was released to the press, Steve Jobs is taking a leave from Apple.

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Team,


I am sure all of you saw my letter last week sharing something very personal with the Apple community. Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well. In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought.

In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.

I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for Apple's day to day operations, and I know he and the rest of the executive management team will do a great job. As CEO, I plan to remain involved in major strategic decisions while I am out. Our board of directors fully supports this plan.

I look forward to seeing all of you this summer.


Steve

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This news comes following a previous letter which explained that Steve Jobs would not be presenting at MacWorld due to a hormonal imbalance.



Steve Jobs Taking Leave From Apple
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Jeve Stobs
Jeve Stobs - January 14, 2009 at 7:45pm
This man behind a great company with revolutionary products deserves a break eventually. Wishing him a full recovery.
Jonathan Lundström
Jonathan Lundström - January 15, 2009 at 12:30am
I couldn't agree more but I have to say I'll be missing him for the time he will be gone. Best CEO of any company on the surface on this earth. All kneel for Steve!
Rob
Rob - January 15, 2009 at 2:12am
Ok, let's not get carried away now with kneeling, Jonathan! He's a CEO, not the Emperor.
Jonathan Lundström
Jonathan Lundström - January 15, 2009 at 3:16am
CEO and Emporer ^^
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