Matt Mullenweg reportedly returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted

The Verge
By Jay PetersSep 11, 2026, 1:16 pm101 ptsTrending
Two days after being placed on a paid leave of absence, Matt Mullenweg says he has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. As 404 Media reported on Wednesday, Mullenweg had told staff in Slack that CFO Mark Davies "conspired" with the board of directors, who voted…

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