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...fans would fret: in Silicon Valley, Jobs is a mock-turtleneck-clad deity, a leader synonymous with his company's brand - and its success. But analysts believe Apple will be in good hands while the CEO convalesces. The man stepping into Jobs' New Balance sneakers, chief operating officer Tim Cook, is viewed as a brainy and capable leader who has has long helped steer Apple's ship behind the scenes...
...Cook heads Apple's Macintosh division and prior to joining Apple was VP of Corporate Materials at Compaq. He also spent more than a decade at IBM in leadership in manufacturing and distribution...
Because of Jobs' dominant presence, many will not really know anything about Cook. He is already the company's chief operating officer and is responsible worldwide sales and operations. This includes end-to-management of the company supply chain, sales activities, and service and support. He also heads the Macintosh division and plays a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships...
Before joining Apple, Cook was VP of Corporate Materials at Compaq, responsible for procuring and managing product inventory. He also was the COO of the Reseller Division at Intelligent Electronics. In addition, he spent more than a decade at IBM in leadership in manufacturing and distribution...
...today, Jobs sent an email to Apple employees asserting that "during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought." Jobs asked COO Tim Cook to take over Apple's day-to-day operations while he recuperated, but added that he planned to "remain involved in major strategic decisions...