Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg reportedly placed on leave
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has been placed on paid leave by the company's board following internal conflicts. Mullenweg claims the move was a conspiracy by the CFO and board members, while the company has appointed an interim CEO.
Why it matters
This leadership shakeup at the parent company of WordPress highlights significant governance instability within a major player in the open-source web infrastructure space.
Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, according to a report from 404 Media. In an internal announcement viewed by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies “conspired” with board members to place him on leave.
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