Steve Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, announced thathe would take an extended medical leave yet again. Unlike in 2009, he did not mention when he expects to return.
During Jobs’ absence, Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook willtake responsibility for the company’s day-to-day operations. Cook, whois predicted to be the logical successor to Jobs, ran the company for two months in2004 and again in 2009 when Jobs took time off to fight cancer.
No further details were provided, though here’s his email to employees expressing his love for the company and his wish to return as soon as he can:
Team,
At my request, the board ofdirectors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on myhealth. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions forthe company.
I have asked Tim Cook to beresponsible for all of Apple's day to day operations. I have great confidencethat Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific jobexecuting the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hopeto be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeplyappreciate respect for our privacy.
Privacy, indeed.
Source:Yahoo! News
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