Automattic confirms Matt Mullenweg back as CEO after board‑led ouster
Automattic confirms Matt Mullenweg back as CEO after board‑led ouster After a turbulent week that began with the board of Automattic – the parent company of WordPress.com – voting to place founder Matt Mullenweg on paid leave, the company announced that he has resumed his role as chairman and CEO. A spokesperson told TechCrunch that the board now fully backs Mullenweg and that many senior staff have voiced support on X. Источник: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/12/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by-board/