CNBC’s Rick Santelli is retiring in October.
“After more than 27 years at CNBC, Rick Santelli will be retiring on October 2.Rick’s relationship with CNBC actually stretches back even further. He first began appearing as a guest on the network in 1994 before officially joining us in 1999, meaning he has been part of the CNBC family for more than three decades. Since then, he has become an institution on our air and one of the most recognizable voices in financial television. Reporting live from Chicago, he has been at the center of the action, bringing an unmistakable combination of expertise, conviction and deep market knowledge to our coverage.
Rick came to CNBC after a long career as a trader and financial executive, beginning at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 1979 and going on to hold senior roles across futures, options and institutional trading. That firsthand experience gave him a rare ability to understand what was driving the markets and explain why it mattered. For generations of CNBC viewers, Rick has brought clarity and perspective to even the most complicated market and economic developments, becoming a trusted guide through major events as they unfolded in real time.”
The energetic numbers guy from CNBC has had a long and successful career and I’m going to miss him on my TV breaking down the jobs reports.
Since the announcement of his retirement an amazing clip has gone viral.
Watch:
You have to love smug Aaron Sorkin tell Rick, “it’s science.”
This clip aged like a fine wine– for Rick, not for Aaron.
Who do you think was doing a disservice to the viewers?
Happy retirement to the GOAT!