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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave

By Emma RothSeptember 9, 2026·Source: The Verge·3 views

Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In an internal message by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies "conspired" with board members to place him on leave.

"They voted to put me on a paid […]

Originally reported by The Verge. Read the original article

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