Saturday, 26 September, 2026
Automattic's Boardroom Coup Fails: Matt Mullenweg Retains Control
By TechShots Studio
Following a dramatic 33-hour boardroom standoff where Automattic's board briefly placed founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg on paid leave—appointing CFO Mark Davies as interim chief executive—Mullenweg quickly regained control of the company. The chaotic internal clash has resulted in a major shake-up of Automattic's corporate governance, leaving the future of the board in flux as the web-tech giant navigates ongoing external legal battles.
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