Steve Jobs over the years

Few technology leaders are as revered as Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Jobs -- who co-founded Apple is credited with transforming it into a consumer juggernaut after returning as CEO a decade ago. Under Jobs, Apple gave the world some of the most iconic products in the fields of personal computing, digital music and mobile technology. Little doubt then that the news of the charismatic leader going on a medical leave in January 2009 sent the company's stocks plummeting. Recently, Jobs in his first-ever public appearance -- since he returned to work in June after six months of medical leave -- stole the spotlight at the unveiling of Apple's new iPod lineup. Here we run you through some of the pictures of the man regarded so synonymous with Apple's success. The pictures trace his journey over the years.