Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
Automattic has appointed a new board following days of upheaval at the company, according to Technorunch. The change came after an unsuccessful attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg from his role, but the supplied report does not provide details about the board’s members or the circumstances of the attempted action.
Automattic has a new board after days of upheaval at the company, Technorunch reported on September 25, 2026.
The report said the change followed a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg. It did not provide details about the new board’s membership or explain who attempted to remove him.
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