In the corporate world, all eyes turned to Cupertino. Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed employees at the Steve Jobs Theater just one day after announcing his departure from the CEO role, moving to a new position as executive chairman. The appearance was aimed squarely at quelling swirling rumors about his health.
“I am healthy. My energy is high, and I plan to remain in this new role for a long time,” Cook, 65, told the all-hands meeting, according to Bloomberg via 9to5Mac as reported by Ta Nea. His comments were a direct response to earlier Bloomberg reports that some Apple employees had noticed “an unexplained tremor causing his hands to shake at intervals.” The leadership transition marks a historic moment for the world’s most valuable company, and Cook’s emphatic health declaration suggests he intends to remain a powerful force in Apple’s future, even if the day-to-day reins pass to a successor.
