WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg announced to Automattic employees via Slack that he has regained control of the company as CEO, just days after the board of directors voted to oust him.
This development follows a chaotic few days that saw Mullenweg placed on a leave of absence and Chief Financial Officer Mark Davies step in as interim CEO. While some executives have publicly welcomed Mullenweg back, official confirmation from the board remains pending, leaving the exact status of leadership uncertain.
The situation has raised eyebrows across the tech industry due to Mullenweg’s unconventional messaging and administrator changes on internal channels, leaving observers to wonder whether a legitimate governance shift has occurred.
- Matt Mullenweg states he is back in control as Automattic CEO.
- The board had previously voted to remove him from the top position.
- Official board confirmation regarding his reinstatement is still lacking.
- Unconventional internal actions by Mullenweg have added confusion to the situation.
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