Derek Jeter announced he is stepping down as CEO of the Miami Marlins, effective immediately.
Jeter said Monday that the current vision of the franchise …
Derek Jeter announced he is stepping down as CEO of the Miami Marlins, effective immediately. Jeter said Monday that the current vision of the franchise and its future is « different than the one [he] signed up to lead. » « Today I am announcing that the Miami Marlins and I are officially ending our relationship and I will no longer serve as CEO nor as a shareholder in the Club, » Jeter said in his statement. « We had a vision five years ago to turn the Marlins franchise around, and as CEO, I have been proud to put my name and reputation on the line to make our plan a reality. Through hard work, trust and accountability, we transformed every aspect of the franchise, reshaping the workforce, and developing a long-term strategic plan for success, » he added. Jeter thanked the Marlins staff, players, fans and the Miami community, saying the organization is « stronger today than it was five years ago.
