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 e。
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 remend 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