Best adieu mail ever

What a great topic! Here are some of the most iconic and memorable "adieu" emails (or letters) in history:

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. 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."
  5. 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.