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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave

The Verge 09 September 2026 7h ago
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
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Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In an internal message by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies "conspired" with board members to place him on leave. "They voted to put me on a paid […]
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