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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board
Publisher description: Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."
TechCrunch | Sep 12, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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After a tumultuous week that saw WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg ousted from his position as CEO of WordPress. com’s parent company Automattic by way of a board vote, the company has now issued a statement confirming that Mullenweg has returned to his position. “Matt Mullenweg is the chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board and if you search online you can see many top executives and Automatticians supporting him as well,” a company spokesperson shared with TechCrunch via email just after 5 p. m.
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