“One of our industry’s most warm-hearted leaders lost his battle with cancer this week,” Tim Bajarin writes for PC Magazine. “There have already been many who posted thoughts about Bill Campbell, but I wanted to add a few more since Bill meant a lot to me personally.”
“As many who have written about Bill point out, he was a friend and mentor to many, especially Steve Jobs and Larry Page. However, even as a young analyst, I got his undivided attention when we spoke; he always made me feel special,” Bajarin writes. “”
“Bill Campbell was one of the good guys in our industry. While other major tech leaders have also been friendly and helpful to my career along the way, none had Bill’s gentle temperament and willingness to assist when asked,” Bajarin writes. “He really was a giant among men and will be greatly missed.”
Read more in the full article – recommended – here.
MacDailyNews Take: Again, R.I.P., Mr. Campbell.
SEE ALSO:
Bill Campbell dead at 75 – April 18, 2016
Bill Campbell reflects on his long association with the company and its co-founder, Steve Jobs – July 18, 2014
Sue Wagner joins Apple’s Board of Directors; Bill Campbell retiring after 17 years of service – July 17, 2014
Apple BoD member Bill Campbell says technology coming to ‘intimate objects’ – April 13, 2013
