Apple says Steve Jobs resigning as CEO COO Tim Cook to take tech icon's place By Associated Press Published August 24, 2011 10:48PM (EDT) Facebook X Reddit Email Save Apple Inc. says Steve Jobs resigning as CEO, effective immediately. The company said Wednesday that Jobs will be replaced by Tim Cook, who was the company’s chief operating officer. It said Jobs has been elected as Apple’s chairman. Advertisement: By Associated Press By MORE FROM Related Topics ------------------------------------------ Apple Steve Jobs Related Articles Advertisement: Advertisement: