Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple has just been granted a medical leave. In 2004, he was supposedly cured of cancer, but he announced a year ago that he would be taking a six-moth leave for medical reasons. During that time, he had a liver transplant. Though we do not know how long he will be out this time, we do know that he sent this email to all Apple employees:
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
From the letter, it sounds like Jobs will continue his job as CEO of Apple, but will make Tim Cook (Chief Operating Officer of Apple) responsible for day-to-day operations.
