Automattic has installed a new board of directors following a failed attempt by dissenting stakeholders to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave. The corporate upheaval marks a significant leadership restructuring at the WordPress parent company after days of intense internal turmoil.
Background
Automattic is the San Francisco-based company behind WordPress.com and several other popular web platforms. Matt Mullenweg has served as CEO and co-founder since the company's inception.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 26, 2026 at 07:04 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10