Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.
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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board
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In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.
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Mullenweg said in a company Slack message that it was against his will.
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