The GigaOM Network: Cleantech | Tech Insider | Gadget Gurus | Online Video | Open Source | Web Life | Research | Live Events | About | Contact

Steve Jobs Gets Crowned “CEO of the Decade”

Written on November 05, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 6 people have commented

Fortune magazine just published an article in which it names Steve Jobs, Apple CEO and co-founder, CEO of the decade. How does one merit such a grandiose title? Well, by doing the seemingly impossible, that’s how. Fortune recounts the Coles Notes version of Jobs’ life and times, and it sounds too fantastic to be true. [...]

Eric Schmidt Not Paid By Apple, Just Took Some Souvenirs

Written on August 07, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 1 person has commented

Former Apple Board of Directors member and current Google CEO Eric Schmidt wasn’t paid for his time at Cupertino. This despite Apple’s habitual practice of offering stock options and a $50,000 retainer to Board members, both of which Schmidt declined during his tenure.
Instead, like other board members, Schmidt settled for some awesome Apple gear in [...]

In His Stead: A Look at Tim Cook and What He Means for Apple

Written on January 15, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 10 people have commented

By now, you’ll all have heard about Steve Jobs’ decision to take a temporary leave of absence in the face of growing health concerns, and you’ll also likely have have heard that Apple COO Tim Cook will be stepping in as acting CEO while he’s away. In the wake of the significant losses Apple’s stock [...]

Jobs Takes Leave for Health, Tim Cook Made Acting Apple CEO

Written on January 14, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 27 people have commented

In a move that will no doubt have blogs, investors, and other news and media afire with renewed rumors regarding the exact nature of his condition, Steve Jobs has just elected to take a leave of absence from his position as CEO of Apple, Inc. He will be replaced by Tim Cook, who will act [...]