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Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave

Friday, September 25, 2026


Automattic's board composition changed following a failed attempt to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave. The company did not announce the names of the new board members or their appointment dates. Automattic is the parent company of WordPress.com and other web publishing platforms.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/automattic-has-a-new-board-after-failed-attempt-to-put-ceo-on-leave/

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