Resignation letters: Five best resignation letters of all time | The Economic Times–21.08.2017

Leaving in style

Vishal Sikka abruptly announced his resignation as Infosys CEO on August 18 citing personal and negative remarks. His statements, made while leaving, have led to many controversies and chaos in the tech world. However, he’s not the only person who made a lot of buzz while quitting.

Corporate leaders around the globe have come up with innovative ways in the past to announce their resignations.

Here is a list of all-time famous resignations that took place in style:

Greg Smith, Goldman Sachs

Former Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith called it quits after a stint of 12 years, citing a less-than-admirable working culture that places profits ahead of the interests of its clients. He announced his resignation in a New York Times piece titled “Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs”:

“Today is my last day at Goldman Sachs. After almost 12 years at the firm — first as a summer intern while at Stanford, then in New York for 10 years, and now in London — I believe I have worked here long enough to understand the trajectory of its culture, its people and its identity. And I can honestly say that the environment now is as toxic and destructive as I have ever seen it.”