The first managing director or managing directors are appointed by the articles of association. They carry out the incorporation formalities for which the founders of public limited companies are responsible by the articles L. 225-2 to L. 225-16.
During the existence of the company, unless otherwise stipulated in the Articles of Association, the managing partner(s) are appointed by the Ordinary General Meeting with the agreement of all the active partners.
The managing partner, whether a partner or not, may be dismissed under the conditions laid down in the Articles of Association.
In addition, the Executive Chairman may be dismissed by the Commercial Court for just cause, at the request of any partner or the company. Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.