Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'
Automattic's board placed CEO Matt Mullenweg on paid leave of absence, naming CFO Mark Davies interim CEO of the WordPress and Tumblr owner.
Automattic board members voted to put founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg on paid leave of absence, with CFO Mark Davies appointed interim CEO. Mullenweg claims the move was made 'behind his back' and that he was denied time to have the resolution reviewed by independent legal counsel. The company owns WordPress, Tumblr and Pocket Casts, and Mullenweg has been engaged in a divisive legal battle with WP Engine. Davies told employees nothing will change and that Mullenweg remains a board member.
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