Nigel Pearson has left his position as Derby County manager by mutual consent after less than five months in charge.
The former Leicester boss, 53, was suspended last month pending a club investigation into his "behaviour".
Derby, who lie 20th in the Championship, have confirmed that "any disciplinary process had now ceased" with assistant boss Chris Powell remaining in temporary charge.
Pearson said he was "disappointed" his tenure had come to a "premature end".
In a statement released by the League Managers Association, Pearson added: "The speculation in some areas of the media has not made the separation a smooth one, and my suspension period has been difficult for both myself and family.
"I would like to take the opportunity to thank my colleagues who supported me during my short time at the club."
Owner and chairman Mel Morris had described Pearson's appointment as "perfect" - but the Rams only won one of their nine league matches during his reign.
Morris told the players of Pearson's suspension just three hours before their league match against Cardiff City on 27 September, with Powell overseeing a 2-0 victory.
A club statement said: "The board will now turn their attention to appointing a new manager as soon as possible."
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