Who can replace Steve Jobs?
Apple is often seen synonymous with its CEO Steve Jobs. The company’s charismatic CEO is regarded as Apple’s face and soul by many. In fact, till a few months back it was tough to imagine Apple without its CEO Steve Jobs. Little doubt then that the news about Steve Jobs taking a medical leave sent the company’s stocks plummeting. The investors as well as the analysts linked the company’s fortune with Jobs’ health. Most couldn’t comprehend an Apple without Steve Jobs. However, Jobs’ five-month long medical leave seems to have changed the perception somewhat. Analysts believe that investors have gotten comfortable with Apple’s management team as well as their ability to run the company without Jobs’ oversight. But the big question still remains: in case the CEO Jobs retires due to health or other reasons who will replace him? Who can sustain Apple’s glory? So far Apple has been silent on any succession plan. Fortune magazine listed the men who can fit into CEO Jobs’ shoes. Here’s over to
