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The latest WordPress news, tracked continuously by NeuraFeed. 2 source-cited articles covering WordPress announcements, releases, and analysis, each grounded in verified reporting.
Automattic Board Purged Following Failed Coup Against CEO Matt Mullenweg
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has replaced his company board and terminated top executives after a brief, failed attempt by directors to place him on leave. Mullenweg leveraged his eighty-four percent voting control to reverse the decision within thirty-four hours, appointing a novel roster of directors and retaining elite trial counsel. The dramatic boardroom confrontation caps months of escalating internal turmoil and a high-stakes legal battle with hosting provider WP Engine.
Automattic Board Forces Matt Mullenweg on Involuntary Leave of Absence
The board of directors at Automattic has placed co-founder Matt Mullenweg on an involuntary paid leave of absence, naming Chief Financial Officer Mark Davies as interim chief executive. Mullenweg openly contested the decision in internal company communications, alleging that board members and Davies orchestrated the vote without granting him time for independent legal counsel. The dramatic boardroom confrontation follows months of escalating legal battles and internal company upheaval across the WordPress ecosystem.