This is the text of the mail former Infosys MD and CEO Vishal Sikka sent to his employees. Reproduced here from Sikka's blog.
"Earlier today I resigned my position as MD & CEO of Infosys. Here is the mail I sent to our employees.
Dear Friends,
After a lot of reflection, I have resigned from my
position as your MD & CEO effective today.
A succession process has been initiated, with Pravin serving as interim
MD & CEO, and I will work closely with the Board and management team over
the next few months to ensure a smooth transition. In addition, I have agreed
to serve as Executive Vice Chairman on the Board to further ensure continuity
until the new management is in place.
For days, indeed weeks, this decision has weighed on me. I
have wrestled the pros and cons, the issues and the counterbalancing arguments.
But now, after much thought, and considering the environment of the last few
quarters, I am clear in my decision. It is clear to me that despite our
successes over the last three years, and the powerful seeds of innovation that
we have sown, I cannot carry out my job as CEO and continue to create value,
while also constantly defending against unrelenting, baseless/malicious and
increasingly personal attacks."
Read the full text of the mail he sent to Infosys employees
here.