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In the wake of the news that Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple CEO, the Wall Street Journal spoke with their sources who said that Jobs has remained actively involved, and that is not expected to change.
People familiar with the situation have said that Mr. Jobs continues to be active at Apple and is closely involved in the company's product strategy. Apple watchers don't expect that to change even after Mr. Cook takes over.
Tim Cook has been made Apple CEO at the recommendation of Jobs.
Update: AllThingsD also reports a similar sentiment:
Extremely well-informed sources at Apple say he intends to remain involved in developing major future products and strategy and intends to be an active chairman of the board, even while new CEO Tim Cook runs the company day to day.
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(View all)Either way... I am in shock. I really had hoped to see SJ on the stage announcing the iPhone 5 among other things at the Sept conference... This is just... wow. :(
Ivy is Apple personified. He should have been the new CEO.
Being CEO requires the person to be a manager of so many different parts. Ive wants to design, not run a company.AND PLEASE CLONE STEVE!
It's like everyone is at a funeral. This should be a celebration of his success as CEO.
Probably similar to his role now. I have a feeling Jobs will always have a strong influence and be a part of product innovation until he dies.
You are correct in saying that Steve Jobs is still in his same role. But hopefully he will not die for a long time!
Shareholders demanded a succession plan. This is it. Tim Cook is CEO and Jobs can stay chairman until the day he dies if he pleases and it won't cause panic as a capable man is still at the helm.