Mullenweg says he regained control of Automattic after board clash
WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg told staff on Slack that he’s back running Automattic, just days after the board reportedly forced him out and replaced him with CFO Mark Davies. Mullenweg said the board is now 'back in agreement.' Multiple reports note Davies’ Slack account was deactivated, though Automattic hasn’t confirmed Mullenweg’s return. Mullenweg called the recent upheaval 'a misunderstanding' and promised more details soon.
- Board had put Mullenweg on paid leave this week
- Mullenweg posted he's back in charge via company Slack
- CFO Mark Davies' Slack account deactivated after reversal
- Sources confirm board’s initial decision, but not the reversal
- Automattic hasn’t officially commented on latest leadership change
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