
The Doctor’s Strong Medicine
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Gil Amelio’s Resignation Letter
This is a verbatim copy of Gilbert F. Amelio’s resignation letter sent via
email to Apple employees everywhere on July 9, 1997:
Today, Apple announced my resignation as Chairman and CEO of Apple
Computer effective immediately. I will remain an employee, but not an
ofcer, until September 27, 1997, in order to effect a smooth transition.
I joined Apple on February 2, 1996, following a successful tenure as
Chairman, President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corporation.
I did so because as a Board member of Apple it had become increasingly
clear that the company was entering ...