April 21. Pavel Durov learned about his dismissal from the press – former CEO of "Vkontakte" reported on his page in the social. network.
Pavel Durov explained that fired him from his post as a result of public rejection of the post of the General Director last week. Most interesting is that he was informed about it not shareholders, and the press.
Reportedly "Board of Directors "Vkontakte" found that the withdrawal of resignation of Pavel Durov (which was filed on 3 April, and which the Board publicly adopted) does not meet the regulations for making these statements, that automatically frees Pavel Durov from his position".
The powers of Pavel Durov as General Director of "Vkontakte" terminated on 21 April. About it officially reported in the press service of "Vkontakte". Also "Vkontakte" stressed that they had to prematurely terminate the employment contract with Pavel Durov, as a statement about the resignation was not withdrawn. Recall that the claim was filed on March 21, in accordance with current legislation such a claim filed one month before the date of dismissal.
April fool's statement and its implications
Resignation, Durov wrote in his blog still April 1, "Following my brother, who last year left his post as technical Director of "Vkontakte", I disclaim the duty of the General Director" - Durov wrote on his blog. Recall that before the events described, Pavel Durov sold his 12 percent stake in the social network "Vkontakte". After this operation, changed the composition of shareholders. Discretion of the General Director of the new shareholders was significantly reduced – this was reported by Durov. "It becomes harder to maintain and uphold the principles underlying this social network was originally" - so he explained the reason behind his decision.
Forbesпозже reported that on the night of 3 April, the members of the Board of Directors of "Vkontakte" received a letter withdrawing the statement Pavel Durov resignation.
