Fortune Declares Steve Jobs 'CEO of the Decade'

Fortune Magazine has declared Steve Jobs 'CEO of the Decade' publishing a detailed report of his successes.

How's this for a gripping corporate story line: Youthful founder gets booted from his company in the 1980s, returns in the 1990s, and in the following decade survives two brushes with death, one securities-law scandal, an also-ran product lineup, and his own often unpleasant demeanor to become the dominant personality in four distinct industries, a billionaire many times over, and CEO of the most valuable company in Silicon Valley.

The article takes a look at Jobs history with Apple, where the company is now, and what the future holds. Much of this information has been heard many times but it is still an interesting read.


After creating more than $150 billion in shareholder wealth, transforming movies, telecom, music, and computing (and profoundly influencing the worlds of retail and design), what should Steve Jobs do next? Given his penchant for secrecy and surprise and his proven brilliance, it's a fair bet that he'll let us know when he's good and ready.

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