Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, who built the world’s most valuable technology company, resigned. He is succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook.
Jobs took a medical leave of absence Jan. 17 as a rare form of cancer he’s been battling since 2004 and a more recent liver transplant worsened his health, a person with knowledge of the matter said at the time.
“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,” Jobs said in a statement. “Unfortunately, that day has come.”
My prayers go out to Steve and his family, and to those who’ve worked for him…..some of whom are friends of mine.