Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO Of Apple. Going Full-Time Ninja.

Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple. This is like Lenin resigning from Communism. What are they going to do without their Cult of Personality? I know what he’s going to do. Go full ninja.

Gizmodo:

Apple’s board of directors announced today that Steve Jobs has resigned as the company’s CEO. Tim Cook has been named CEO and Jobs has taken a position as chairman of the board.

According to a BusinessWire release, Jobs submitted his resignation letter (posted below) to Apple’s board of directors today, with the recommendation that Tim Cook (who is currently serving as acting CEO) be named to that position permanently

The Actual Resignation:

CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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

Shaking and crying!