Apple: Jobs to Take Medical Leave of Absence
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:03 pmAlthough I made light of Steve Job's weight loss recently, I am truly saddened by this news.
I pray you regain your health.
I pray you regain your health.
PRESS RELEASE: Apple Media Advisory
Dow Jones News Service via Dow Jones
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:
Team,
I am sure all of you saw my letter last week sharing something very personal
with the Apple community. Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health
continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else
at Apple as well. In addition, during the past week I have learned that my
health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought.
In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to
allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have
decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for Apple’s day to day operations, and
I know he and the rest of the executive management team will do a great job. As
CEO, I plan to remain involved in major strategic decisions while I am out. Our
board of directors fully supports this plan.
I look forward to seeing all of you this summer.
Steve