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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave

The Verge · Technology · 2026-09-09

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave

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 leave of absence.

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