Jonathan Ive in Line to Succeed Steve Jobs?
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saxofunk
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The answer is clear...
Ives is clearly not the next to take the helm at Apple. The clues lie in the fact that Al Gore is not running for President. Clearly it's because he will take over - wielding his Nobel Prize in one hand and a ball of fire in the other, which on closer inspection turns out to be the earth engulfed in flame. With the power to raise the global temperature, who would stand in his way? Under Gore, Apple will begin to make products like the iMill - the first personal windmill (which will later be -poorly - copied by Microsoft as the WinMill only available in brown) amongst other environmentally friendly products. This type of development will eventually lead to Apple discovering cold fusion and saving the entire planet.
Ives is clearly not the next to take the helm at Apple. The clues lie in the fact that Al Gore is not running for President. Clearly it's because he will take over - wielding his Nobel Prize in one hand and a ball of fire in the other, which on closer inspection turns out to be the earth engulfed in flame. With the power to raise the global temperature, who would stand in his way? Under Gore, Apple will begin to make products like the iMill - the first personal windmill (which will later be -poorly - copied by Microsoft as the WinMill only available in brown) amongst other environmentally friendly products. This type of development will eventually lead to Apple discovering cold fusion and saving the entire planet.
Apple Corps
macrumors 68030
Apple Corps
macrumors 68030
I have doubts that Ives would be a strong candidate - the visionary portion of Apple is OS and the experience in software / user architecture - the hardware is "cool" - kudos to Ives for the design - but he has a lot of missing experience in critical areas.
At any rate - my best wishes for Steve to be at the helm for at least another decade plus - and what a decade that will be !!!!!!!!
At any rate - my best wishes for Steve to be at the helm for at least another decade plus - and what a decade that will be !!!!!!!!
When I saw this thread that's who came to my mind, who ever he is.
Maybe they were testing him as a contingency plan, didn't Steve have his cancer scare around then?
eRondeau
macrumors 65816
A friend of mine is a big-shot financial executive, who controls literally billions of dollars in mutual funds. I recently asked him why he's never invested in Apple stock. He said that in his opinion, Apple is "too closely tied to Steve Jobs", and if something unexpected were to happen to Steve -- the stock price would tank overnight. Just too much long-term risk despite Apple's incredible rise recently. Interesting observation from a major player in the financial realm. 
Though people assume lots of options and choices are good a good thing, one of Apple's huge marketing strengths is the simplicity and clear distinctions of its product lines. Do a Google search on "Tyranny of Choice" for much more information. Inundating consumers with options would not be in Apple's best interest (nor that of its shareholders). This is something Steve Jobs understands very well.
Apple Corps
macrumors 68030
Digital Skunk - a better job than Steve - where is your head and where have you been over the last several years??? Are you an investor?? For heaven's sake - 99.99% of CEOs and Investors would love to have performed as well as Steve and his team. Look at the stock appreciation - growth in market share - innovation - CEO awards - ?????
p0intblank
macrumors 68030
There is no "replacing" Steve Jobs... but unfortunately it's going to have to happen eventually. I think Ive would make a good CEO, though. I can tell he has a lot of passion behind Apple's products and design.
But for now, it's Jobs.
But for now, it's Jobs.
Apple Corps
macrumors 68030
A friend of mine is a big-shot financial executive, who controls literally billions of dollars in mutual funds. I recently asked him why he's never invested in Apple stock. He said that in his opinion, Apple is "too closely tied to Steve Jobs", and if something unexpected were to happen to Steve -- the stock price would tank overnight. Just too much long-term risk despite Apple's incredible rise recently. Interesting observation from a major player in the financial realm.
And many of those "big shots" generate returns that pale by comparison to Apple's performance - "piddlin" along at a safe 12% or so a year. How many millions and millions of ROI dollars has he cost his poor clients with that type of attitude?
Steve Jobs=God
macrumors 6502
I thought it was amusing that they point out that Ive hasn't got the same level of charisma as Jobs
Not a single person in the business world can match Jobs in that or any other area
And about the guy who demoed TM, FYI he's called Scott Forstall and is currently VP of the iPhone Division. totally agree, think he would be great as a CEO as well, seeing as he's in charge of Apples (debatable) most important division currently, i think the Apple Execs might just think highly of him aswell
Not a single person in the business world can match Jobs in that or any other area
And about the guy who demoed TM, FYI he's called Scott Forstall and is currently VP of the iPhone Division. totally agree, think he would be great as a CEO as well, seeing as he's in charge of Apples (debatable) most important division currently, i think the Apple Execs might just think highly of him aswell
mdriftmeyer
macrumors 68040
I suppose you don't realize that Ivy is an Industrial Designer who has a top team of Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical), Software Developers and Graphics Artists who do the actual work, right?
Jonathan is a good Manager and has an eye for style compatible with Steve Jobs.
Unless he shows me something as a Keynote speaker (He's never done one) this is all speculative PR.
Note: I've got some experience working for both NeXT and Apple, under Steve Jobs.
NO ONE GIVES A PRESENTATION AND VISION LIKE STEVE JOBS.
It's his Strength and a Corporation's biggest worry if he leaves.
Jonathan Ivy knows and understands the Vision of Steve Jobs. This Vision and Style, not to mention a keen eye for demanding something better out of his staff, is something you either nurture in your youth or don't.
Some say you're born with it. I believe such ability is innate but needs the environment from your family to see it and help it grow.
Ivy is best doing what he does best: driving his team to materialize compelling solutions.
They've got a long way to go to show that the company can break the 10% market ceiling.
CEOs are a unique breed. Most of them in this industry shouldn't be CEOs and some should that never get the chance.
No one becomes a CEO without the desire to be one. This desire tends to be born from years of frustration on not getting one's vision noticed and utilized.
Startups come from frustrated engineers and business personnel who were limited in their prior jobs.
Ivy is in an enviable position His team's work is constantly being implemented.
puckhead193
macrumors G3
I think steve is too young to retire. I mean he has enough money to but why..he's too young.
quagmire
macrumors 604
http://pulsar.esm.psu.edu/Faculty/Gray/graphics/movies/MacWorldNewYork1999.mov
They already tried to do a fake Jobs. He did a poor job as pointed out by Jobs himself.
As the ultimate irony, there is one guy who has enough energy and is crazy enough to replace SJ:
Steve Ballmer.
Let the flaming begin!
Yeah, but there's a difference between genius and just plain crazy
http://pulsar.esm.psu.edu/Faculty/Gray/graphics/movies/MacWorldNewYork1999.mov
They already tried to do a fake Jobs. He did a poor job as pointed out by Jobs himself.
You don't seem to know the real Fake Steve Jobs
archurban
macrumors 6502a
yeah, it's been so controversal who will be next successor. but I just doubt that JI has enough eligibility to be CEO? running the business is different story. he is good at designing beautiful mac, ipod. but for being CEO? I don't know. the major problem is that there is no replacement since Steve Jobs has taken over the business. no brainer. now Microsoft has similar problem since Bill Gates left. well, officially not yet. but as you know, he has been much more focus on non profit organization.
who will be next. I just hope not to ruin recent successful business.
who will be next. I just hope not to ruin recent successful business.
wordmunger
macrumors 603
Guess what? Ives is a different person from Jobs. It's okay if the keynotes are different. In fact, maybe Ives would decide to use a different marketing strategy -- which is what he *should* do if he's not a good speaker....
MattInOz
macrumors 68030
I wouldn't be looking in Apple for the next CEO.
I wouldn't be looking in Tech world at all.
Apple has a lot riding on a single character Steve Jobs at the moment
If he leaves investor will be wary, and be looking to for Apple to present a more diverse group of faces to the company.
JI would come up as the Design Face, but i'd expect to see someone from the Business world maybe someone youngish, up and coming that the business world would have faith in but as yet isn't known at large so they can establish themselves as the business face of apple.
I wouldn't be looking in Tech world at all.
Apple has a lot riding on a single character Steve Jobs at the moment
If he leaves investor will be wary, and be looking to for Apple to present a more diverse group of faces to the company.
JI would come up as the Design Face, but i'd expect to see someone from the Business world maybe someone youngish, up and coming that the business world would have faith in but as yet isn't known at large so they can establish themselves as the business face of apple.
