Steve Jobs resigned from his position as CEO of Apple this morning, and now Apple has named his successor – former Apple COO Tim Cook.
In a statement released by Apple, board member Art Levinson paid tribute to Steve Jobs and his immeasurable impact on Apple as a 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,” said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech. “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.”
“The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO,” added Levinson. “Tim’s 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does.”
D.C.
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 9:41 AMTough act to follow, but I’m sure they’ll be fine.
Chazz
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 9:44 AMWell he’s already got the beady eyes and hand movements down.
Velnica
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:04 AMAny chance this bloke would eventually break the walled garden, or make it less idiot proof?
markd
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 3:09 PMNot if he’s smart. Developers make money because of those lovely walls
Matthew K
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:05 AMWhen I saw “pays tribute to Steve Jobs” I thought he’d died or something.
Weresmurf
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:09 AMWhy when I see him do I see this man instead:
http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Ryan-Stiles-ryan-stiles-483431_531_398.jpg
Chazz
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:16 AMBecause they look similar perhaps?
Weresmurf
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:43 AM*slow clap* Thank you Captain Obvious…
Chazz
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:14 AMhttp://tinyurl.com/yq42sv
Weresmurf
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:31 PMLOL Well played Chazz.
Chazz
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:47 PMI do what I can, for the kids of course.
mjhellscream
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:05 AMCANNOT BE UNSEEN.
Wade
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:08 AMI think it’s lame as shit that it seems hes already coping the black shirt hand movements thing. Create your own legacy FFS.
Chazz
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:28 AMHe is, he’s introduced a new way of thinking for people hosting an Apple demonstration;
Wearing a top that utilises their proprietry disc-based fabric fastening device; the iButton.
Noobheadshot
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:40 AMOMG, tell me where I can pick up this “iButton” so i can replace all my regular buttons with an inferior product and pay 10x the price!
Ynefel
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 1:09 PMHe looks to have mastered the ‘smoky’ look.
‘HEY LADEEEEEEEEZ!’
202halffound
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 3:40 PMLet’s hope he’s less of a dickhead than Steve Jobs.
Brimm
Friday, August 26, 2011 at 1:41 AMDie Apple!! Die!!!