‘Operations guy’ Tim Cook gets chance to shine at Apple

With the resignation of Steve Jobs as Apple's CEO on Wednesday, Tim Cook, long seen as "the operations guy" at Apple, must prove he is capable of taking full charge of the company.

Cook was viewed by some as a natural successor to Jobs. In his role as chief operating officer, he managed Apple's worldwide sales and operations, including management of its supply chain, services and support.

Perhaps more important, Cook has already had experience running Apple's day-to-day operations during Jobs' leaves of absence since January. But there are questions about his ability to continue the spirit of innovation embodied by Jobs, whose headstrong management style inspired workers, and whose vision kept the company ahead of market trends. Read more...