Tim Cook writes to Apple employees “Apple is not going to change”, sheds light on Apple's new CEO

A
the continuation ofthe announcement of
Steve Jobs' departure from his role as CEO of Apple, subject extensivelycommented hereand relayed
in all media (see,the tribute of the
Dev Team, the opinion of
Steve Wozniak), the question that arises is obviously that of
after Steve Jobsfor Apple, its products and its
employees.

Besides the fact that Steve Jobs, if he leaves the role of CEO, remains
chairman of the board of directorsand it seems
having worked full time yesterday again yesterdaywhich would be a good
news for his health, Tim Cooks wanted to reassure employees today.
He sent them an email from which we remember this:

• “Apple is not going to change”: Apple is not going to change, it is
  certainly what many wanted to hear, speaking of principles,
  values ​​but also Apple's culture which is "in their genes"

• He also returns to Steve Jobs who was a "mentor" as much as a
  leader for him during his 13 years at Apple: "Steve has been an
  incredible leader and mentor to me"

• he mentions that Steve Jobs will always be present through his new
  rôle : "We are really looking forward to Steve’s ongoing guidance and
  inspiration as our Chairman."

• Finally, he states that thebest years are ahead for
  Apple(" I am confident our best years lie ahead of us")

You will find the letter in its entirety below

And to know Tim Cooks better, here (sorry in English)
a testimony from a former Apple employee that explains why Apple is according to
him in very good hands with his new leader.

And his letter to Apple employees:

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

By the way… For you…What do Apple and Steve Jobs represent?
Have they changed things in your life?(I do…
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