eminem - there's nothing confusing about the PR. It stated that Goodall 'had' tendered his resignation effective as of June 21st and prior to the company's mandatory probationary period.
It didn't state that he resigned on June 21st which appears to be what you are implying. The resignation may have been effective as of June 21st, but the intent to resign was likely communicated by Goodall "prior to the company's mandatory probationary period" as stated in the recent PR. It is customary to give no less than two weeks notice to your employer prior to leaving.
Your focus on the date alone is leading you to inaccurately conclude that something is 'fishy'.