Tech10 Sep 2026
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.
By NeuraFeed