This is probably a bigger deal to you than it is to the company. Your CEO may have an emotional attachment to you, as you do to them and the company, but your p

This is probably a bigger deal to you than it is to the company. Your CEO may have an emotional attachment to you, as you do to them and the company, but your presence is not going to make or break the company, at this point. Be straight forward with the CEO, or a trusted board member, and tell them it's time. You're not in a rush to leave, and can work with them, within reason, but it's time for you to move on. Then, see where it goes. Staying, when you don't want to be there, is going to damage you and everyone around you. You are doing the right thing, but that doesn't mean it's not difficult. Best of luck.