Tim Cook stepped down from the position of Apple's CEO after a 15-year-long tenure. On August 31, Cook shared a farewell message on X on his last day in the position. Cook posted:"Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO. My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration. My gratitude is endless, and I’m excited for the next chapter!"Cook's farewell post drew thousands of reactions, including one from Elon Musk. The tech billionaire, in his reply, penned:"Congratulations on an epic career at Apple!"The announcement of Tim Cook stepping down as the CEO came in April this year. While Cook has left his role as the CEO, he will serve as the executive chairman of the company's board of directors.Tim Cook addresses Apple employees in a farewell memoOn his last day as the CEO, Tim Cook wrote an emotional memo addressing Apple employees. Referring to his departure, he said he always knew that this day would come but said it is "still hard to believe it has arrived." He further wrote:"I love this company and the team behind it, and I couldn’t let this day pass without sending a note to you, to tell you how grateful I am for the outpouring of affection you’ve sent my way, for the way you’ve shown up each and every day, and most of all, for the privilege of a lifetime serving as your leader. The truth is, whatever there is to say about my success, I know it is all because of you. You have brought out the best in me. In all my life, I have never seen or been with such an extraordinary team of people before, and every day I get to see more examples of that."In addition to his team, Tim Cook also expressed his love for Apple. He said that the company is "proof that culture triumphs over everything." He added:"We share a belief that what we build matters, and that we have both the opportunity and the responsibility to leave the world better than we found it. That purpose is part of what makes this place extraordinary. Apple helps nurture it, but I believe it lived within each of you long before you arrived here. It is what brought you to this company and what continues to drive the work you do every day."Tim Cook mentioned that he is not leaving Apple and only stepping away from the role, but he noted that he would miss leading his team. However, he stressed that he takes "enormous comfort" in handing the role to the new CEO.From September 1, John Ternus will take over as the new CEO of Apple.Also read: Why did Randy Quaid leave Hollywood? Exit explored as actor calls out Anne Hathaway Days of Thunder 2 casting