ANZ CEO Uses Twitter to Announce Resignation

I heard (or read, don't remember which) that it's common place to send a text message to one's boy or girlfriend telling them it's time to move on...apparently Twitter is the today's new vehicle used to tell people when it's time to move on to another job.

Last week, Brian Hartzer, CEO of ANZ's Australian operations announced his resignation on Twitter.  Hartzer said: "Folks, this is my last tweet as I've resigned to pursue an overseas opportunity. Thanks for your continued support for ANZ. All the best."

According to Finextra,

"The smart money says Hartzer is joining RBS as its retail operations chief, taking over from Gordon Pell.  It's a key position that would put him in the running as a potential heir apparent to current CEO Stephen Hester. 

"Will Hartzer's appointment usher in a new era of Twitter-inspired transparency at RBS?

Let's hope so. After the Fred Goodwin saga, RBS needs all the goodwill it can get."