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Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted

Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic just two days after being placed on paid leave. WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard confirmed his return, expressing confidence that WordPress's support will remain strong under his leadership.

Background

Matt Mullenweg is the co-founder and Project Lead of WordPress, and Automattic is the largest financial contributor to the WordPress project.

Source
The Verge
Published
Sep 12, 2026 at 01:16 AM
Score
6.0 / 10