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Steve Jobs to take a medical leave of absence

by Kelly Hodgkins Jan 17th 2011 at 9:05AM

Apple logoAccording to wire reports, Steve Jobs sent out an email to Apple staff stating that he is taking a medical leave of absence. In the email, reproduced by BusinessWire here, Tim Cook is named as being in charge of Apple's day to day operations for an indeterminate amount of time; Steve will remain CEO and weigh in on strategic decisions. The text of the note is below:

Team,
At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple's day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.

Steve

Jobs had a liver transplant in 2009 to treat complications from pancreatic cancer.

All of us at TUAW extend our best wishes for a rapid recovery to Steve and our support to his family, friends and colleagues at Apple.



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Arun

My best wishes to Mr Jobs and family. I pray for a safe recovery.

January 18 2011 at 2:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nick

Where I got my info:

http://ology.com/technology/why-apple-can-survive-without-steve-jobs

January 18 2011 at 11:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nick

Where I got my info:

http://ology.com/technology/why-apple-can-survive-without-steve-jobs

January 18 2011 at 11:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nick

In Jobs's absense, COO Tim Cook will be taking over once again. Cook did some great work in 2004 when he took the reigns after Jobs's pancreatic cancer diagnosis and Apple continued to soar, not missing a beat in their iPhone 4 and iPad production stages. That time gave him invaluable experience that will help the company long term. Regardless of how long Jobs is out this time around, the company is in good hands.

January 18 2011 at 10:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bkushner

I've heard he's terminal.

January 17 2011 at 11:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aleonell.10

hope he it gets well soon, cause i really want him at the iPad 2 introduction. he is so good at what he does.

steve jobs :))

January 17 2011 at 9:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lmt8396

Thank you Steve for all of your energy, wit, and insight. I wish you the best of health and a speedy recovery! - Thanks again!

January 17 2011 at 7:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hro

Sending you some get well cheer Steve.

Dan,
http://humanresourceoutsource.com/

January 17 2011 at 4:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
adam.plante

I really hope Steve pulls through. I don't think Apple could ever be the same without him. He would be the first and only celebrity I would actually miss. Best wishes to him and his family.

January 17 2011 at 2:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eideard

Best Wishes to the Big Boss Man.

January 17 2011 at 1:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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