importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-11T15:19:00Z

Matt Mullenweg Asserts Control Over Automattic Following CEO Ouster

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Matt Mullenweg claimed to have regained control of Automattic after being removed as CEO, citing board agreement, while the company has not confirmed his assertion. The situation involves unresolved tensions between Mullenweg and Automattic's board, with implications for the WordPress open-source community.

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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