Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted
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Automattic founder Mullenweg is apparently already back at the helm of Automattic, and is posting about ‘coup’ attempts.
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- An Automattic spokesperson told The Verge that Mullenweg was “currently on leave” from the company and confirmed Davies’ interim appointment
- Two days after being placed on a paid leave of absence, Matt Mullenweg says he has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch
- Automattic founder Mullenweg is apparently already back at the helm of Automattic, and is posting about ‘coup’ attempts
Summary
Two days after being placed on a paid leave of absence, Matt Mullenweg says he has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. This content isn't visible due to your cookie preferences. As 404 Media reported on Wednesday, Mullenweg had told staff in Slack that morning that CFO Mark Davies “conspired” with the board of directors, who voted to “put me on a paid leave of absence.” (Mullenweg said he voted against that.) He also told staff that the board had voted for Davies to become interim CEO. In the message viewed by TechCrunch, however, Mullenweg wrote that the board is “back in agreement” and that he’s “in control of Automattic.