importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-11T15:29:35Z

Matt Mullenweg Claims Reinstatement as Automattic CEO Following Board Ouster

#tech leadership #ceo conflict #open source

Matt Mullenweg claims to have regained control of Automattic after being ousted as CEO, citing board agreement and asserting his leadership role, though the board has not officially confirmed his reinstatement. The situation involves unresolved tensions with interim CEO Mark Davies and allegations of external influence from Silver Lake.

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