Steve Jobs To Take ‘Medical Leave Of Absence’, Stays On As CEO

Lundi, 17 Janvier 2011 14:52

Steve Jobs To Take ‘Medical Leave Of Absence’, Stays On As CEO

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs has just announced that he is taking a medical leave of absence according to a release issued by the company today. Here’s the email memo Jobs sent to Apple employees today.

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

While it’s unclear what the reason is for the medical leave, Jobs’ medical history includes Pancreatic cancer as well as a liver transplant. In 2004, Jobs had pancreatic cancer, which he beat. Then Jobs underwent a liver transplant in 2009, and made a full recovery.