Automattic's Board Reshuffled After Failed Attempt to Remove CEO Matt Mullenweg
The board of Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, has been reshuffled following a failed attempt last week to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg. Sources confirmed that after voting to place him on paid leave, Mullenweg accused the board in an internal Slack post and later announced his return via another message. The company officially acknowledged his reinstatement as CEO. Board members Toni Schneider, Sue Decker, and Gen. Ann Dunwoody have reportedly left or had their roles removed following the vote. Automattic declined to provide specific details about the board changes but expressed gratitude for past contributions in a statement. Mullenweg was away from leadership for just over 33 hours before returning with full support from the new board, according to an internal message. The reasons behind the initial board decision remain unclear, though ongoing legal disputes involving Automattic and WP Engine may have played a role. The company is expected to announce its updated board structure internally soon.
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