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Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave

Automattic installed a new board of directors after an internal effort to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave failed, signaling a governance reset amid leadership instability.

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TechCrunch

Sep 26, 2026

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Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg

Automattic’s board of directors was dissolved following a failed internal effort to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, who was briefly placed on administrative leave before the board itself was replaced.

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TechCrunch

Sep 14, 2026

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Automattic confirms Matt Mullenweg has returned to his position as chairman and CEO "with full support of the board", after an attempted ouster this week (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Matt Mullenweg was briefly removed from his roles as chairman and CEO of Automattic before being reinstated with board support following an internal leadership challenge.

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Techmeme

Sep 13, 2026

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Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted

Matt Mullenweg was reinstated as Automattic CEO two days after being placed on paid leave, with public affirmation from WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard and the official WordPress account.

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The Verge

Sep 12, 2026

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Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence

Automattic’s board placed CEO Matt Mullenweg on an involuntary leave of absence, prompting internal concern and signaling a rare governance intervention at the open-source–driven company.

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TechCrunch

Sep 10, 2026

Related Claims

01 Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic two days after being placed on paid leave.

02 Automattic’s board forced CEO Matt Mullenweg into a leave of absence against his will.

03 Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave

04 Matt Mullenweg has returned to his position as chairman and CEO 'with full support of the board'

05 Automattic’s board is out, days after its members voted to put chief executive Matt Mullenweg on leave

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