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New Apple CEO Tim Cook has written to his company’s employees in the wake of Steve Jobs’ departure. Here’s the full text of the email, as reported by Ars Technica.
“Team:
“I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovative company in the world. Joining Apple was the best decision I’ve ever made and it’s been the privilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years. I share Steve’s optimism for Apple’s bright future.
“Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive team and our amazing employees. We are really looking forward to Steve’s ongoing guidance and inspiration as our Chairman.
“I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple’s unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that — it is in our DNA. We are going to continue to make the best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do.
“I love Apple and I am looking forward to diving into my new role. All of the incredible support from the Board, the executive team and many of you has been inspiring. I am confident our best years lie ahead of us and that together we will continue to make Apple the magical place that it is. Tim.”
If you’d like to know more about Cook and his executive team, check out our guide to who’s in charge at Apple. For more on El Steve, we’ve got our favourite quotes and dozens of polo-necktastic photos from down the years.
What do you think of the new man? Does he have big enough feet to fill Jobs’ giant shoes? Or will Apple never be the same again? Speculate and cogitate in the comments section below, or on our Facebook page.
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