Best adieu mail ever
What a great topic! Here are some of the most iconic and memorable "adieu" emails (or letters) in history:
- Steve Jobs' Email to Apple Employees (2011): After his resignation as CEO, Jobs wrote a heartfelt email to Apple employees, saying: "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet your expectations as CEO and provide the leadership a great company like Apple deserves, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come."
- Elon Musk's Email to Tesla Employees (2020): When Musk stepped down as CEO of Tesla, he wrote an email to employees, saying: "I'm proud of what we've accomplished together, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this journey. I'm confident that the company will continue to thrive under the leadership of the talented team we've built."
- Richard Branson's Email to Virgin Airlines Employees (2013): When Branson stepped down as CEO of Virgin Airlines, he wrote an email to employees, saying: "I'm so proud of what we've achieved together, and I'm grateful to have had the chance to be a part of this incredible journey. I know that the airline will continue to thrive under the leadership of the fantastic team we've built."
- Mark Zuckerberg's Email to Facebook Employees (2012): When Zuckerberg stepped down as CEO of Facebook, he wrote an email to employees, saying: "I'm excited to see what the future holds for Facebook, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this journey. I know that the company will continue to thrive under the leadership of the talented team we've built."
- J.K. Rowling's Letter to Harry Potter Fans (2007): When the last Harry Potter book was published, Rowling wrote a letter to fans, saying: "Dear readers, I am writing to you today to say goodbye. It is with a mix of sadness and excitement that I announce the publication of the final book in the Harry Potter series."
These are just a few examples of memorable "adieu" emails. They're often heartfelt, sincere, and a testament to the impact the departing leader has had on the organization and its people.