Why did Steve Jobs resign his position as CEO of Apple?

Answer 1

He left from 1985 to 1996 because of differences with his board of directors, and returned as CEO from 1996 to August 2011, two months before his death.

*Jobs was hospitalized frequently after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2003, although he did not die until 8 years later, when it recurred after he received a liver transplant in 2009.

Answer 2

In 1985 he was fired by John Sculley (who Jobs had asked to come and work at Apple) following a power struggle between Jobs and Sculley and the other Apple directors. Jobs left Apple and set up the NeXT Computer company. In 1996 Apple purchased NeXT for $429 million which returned Jobs to Apple. In 2000 he officially got the title as CEO of Apple, he continued as CEO until the summer of 2011.

Answer 3

The resignation of Steve Jobs is assumed to be because of his continuing health problems. His resignation letter simply says:

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 come.

Answer 4

In 1985 he was fired by John Sculley (who Jobs had asked to come and work at Apple) following a power struggle between Jobs and Sculley and the other Apple directors. Jobs left Apple and set up the NeXT Computer company. In 1996 Apple purchased NeXT for $429 million which returned Jobs to Apple where he has remained since.

Answer 5

In 1985, Jobs asked the board of directors to choose between himself and Sculley. The board choosed Sculley and Jobs left the company.

Answer 6

Steve Jobs is deceased. Steve Wozniack left Apple because he felt he was not needed and wanted to teach and pursue other things.

Answer 7

Steve Jobs resigned from Apple, having lost a power struggle with its board of directors, in 1985. He formed the NeXT company and returned to Apple in 1997 when Apple purchased NeXT.

Answer 8

He resigned from Apple because he is dying of pancreatic cancer.

Answer 9

There was a power struggle between Jobs and the CEO, John Sculley. The board of directors sided with Sculley and Jobs was asked to resign.