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 […]
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg announced a paid leave of absence, stating he won't be present for the upcoming ELT meeting. Mark Davies, the current CFO, took over temporarily, with approval from the Automattic Board of Directors, which included Ann Dunwoody, Toni Schneider, and Sue Decker. Mullenweg accused CFO Davies and the board members of conspiring against him, voting in opposition to his decision.
Davies informed Mullenweg that he would remain a board member and continue to have a voice in the company's direction. The board expressed confidence in Davies' ability to lead Automattic while Mullenweg is away, promising transparency, communication, and teamwork. Mullenweg has been involved in a controversial legal battle with WP Engine for several years, making buyout offers to employees who disagreed with his stances and threatening others with termination if they spoke to the press.
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