[샌프랜시스코=신화통신/KNS뉴스통신] 스티브 잡스는 애플의 CEO 직을 사임했다고 24일 애플사는 밝혔다. 애플사 이사회는 보도자료를 통해 애플의 최고운영책임자(COO) 팀 쿡을 이 회사의 신임 CEO로 임명했다고 발표했다.
애플사에 의하면 잡스는 이사회의 회장으로 선출됐으며 쿠크 CEO는 현직에 즉시 부임할 것으로 전해졌다.
“내가 애플의 CEO로서 의무와 기대치를 다하지 못할 때가 온다고 나는 항상 말해왔습니다. 여러분께 가장 먼저 알려드리려 했습니다. 불행하게도 그날은 왔습니다.”
애플에 의해 공개된 한 편지에서 잡스는 이와 같이 썼다. “팀 쿠크를 애플의 CEO로 지명할 것을 나는 강력히 추천했습니다.”
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Steve Jobs has resigned as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple, the company said on Wednesday.
In a press release, Apple said that its board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's chief operating officer (COO), as the company's new CEO.
According to Apple, Jobs has been elected chairman of the board and Cook will join the board, effective immediately.
"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," Jobs said in a letter released by Apple.
"As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple," he added.
"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," said Jobs.
Jobs, 56, disclosed in August 2004 that he had been treated for a rare form of pancreatic cancer, saying the tumor was diagnosed in time and he had undergone surgery to remove it.
In the following years, the thin, almost gaunt appearance of Jobs constantly inspired speculations about his health.
In early Jan. 2009, Jobs said that his apparent weight loss is caused by a treatable hormone imbalance. But about a week later, he admitted that the issue was more complex than he had thought and then took a medical leave for nearly six months.
In June 2009, Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in the U.S. state of Tennessee confirmed that Jobs received a liver transplant at the institute.
In January this year, Jobs announced that he is taking another medical leave, without disclosing in detail about his health conditions.
The Apple co-founder is a legendary figure in Silicon Valley and is widely seen as the symbol of Apple.
In Aug., Apple temporarily surpassed Exxon Mobil to become the world's most valuable company.
"Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," Art Levinson, chairman of Genentech and a member of Apple's board, said Wednesday in a statement.
"Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration," Levinson noted. Enditem
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