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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg claims control after board dispute

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Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, has claimed he is back in control of the company after a brief leave of absence initiated by the board. Mullenweg announced the board's return to agreement via Slack, stating that much of the recent turmoil was a misunderstanding. This follows a period of reported chaotic leadership and a board vote to remove him, with his CFO and interim CEO, Mark Davies, reportedly having his Slack account deactivated. AI

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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg claims control after board dispute

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Samantha Cole ·

    Automattic’s Matt Mullenweg Claims He’s Back 'In Control'

    Workers at Automattic, which owns WordPress.com and several other platforms, have said the company has endured years of chaotic leadership decisions.

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