Get well soon, Steve!

steve jobsSteve Jobs, the innovative CEO of Apple inc. is one my worshipful heroes. I really felt sad to know of his illness which is termed “more complex” than reported earlier.

This what he had to say about it in his email as published in the Industry Standard web site:

Team,

I am sure all of you saw my letter last week sharing something very personal with the Apple community. Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well. In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought.

In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.

I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for Apple’s day to day operations, and I know he and the rest of the executive management team will do a great job. As CEO, I plan to remain involved in major strategic decisions while I am out. Our board of directors fully supports this plan.

I look forward to seeing all of you this summer.

Steve

Read about his successor and possible impact of Steve’s medical leave on Apple’s stock and the technology scene in general in MSNBC.com story.

Steve you one of a kind. We need you. Get well soon and spring back in your regulation Turtleneck T.

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