Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO, Will Stay On As Chairman, Tim Cook New CEO: 
Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple in a letter to Apple's Board of DirectorsIn his letter, Steve requests to stay on as Chairman and appoints Tim Cook to be the new CEO. The requests must be approved by the board, which is all but assured.
Steve has been on his third medical leave of absence since January of this year.
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
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.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
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.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
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