Steve Jobs’s Resignation Letter: “I Have Made Some of the Best Friends of My Life at Apple.”

Steve Jobs at D8 in 2010 | Photo by Asa Mathat

In Steve Jobs’s letter of resignation to the Apple board and its community, the visionary leader offers no reasons for his departure.

He explains: “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.”

Jobs’s resignation was announced just moments ago.

The full letter:

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

Steve Jobs’s Resignation Letter: “I Have Made Some of the Best Friends of My Life at Apple.”

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