[kordlessagain]

It sounds like you are ready to move on from a company that isn't yours to guide anymore. The CEO's job includes determining the fate of the company when you took the job, whether he knows that or not by now. The company isn't a person, and it has no feelings, but maybe you might be worried about hurting the CEO.

Of course you may have stock in the company, which would hurt you. In that case, you should help find a replacement if you are a stakeholder!