Translator required: Anyone any idea what Stephen was really "saying but not saying"?

From The Guardian:

"We are now in a position where the government can begin to prepare for privatising RBS. While leading that process would be the end of an incredible chapter for me, ideally for the company it should be led by someone at the beginning of their journey. I will therefore step down at the end of this year to allow a new CEO to lead the group in this next stage," Hester said.

Hester, describing the role as "bruising and difficult" added "it is a sensible thing for the board to look forward to privatisation and I can completely understand that a fresh face with an ability to commit many years into the future may be a good thing for privatisation"...

Hester's resignation comes amid speculation that the chancellor will use next week's Mansion House speech to signal a privatisation plan for both RBS and Lloyds Banking Group.

Update  The Indie is currently running:
Hester la vista: RBS chief forced to go as Chancellor paves way for bank sell-off
George Osborne to fire starting gun on privatisation after the forced departure of Stephen Hester
"Mr Hester, who is in-line for a £1.6m pay-off, was asked to step down by the RBS board following consultations with the Treasury. He will leave the bank later this year clearing the way for his successor to oversee a “British Gas style” public sell off."