Published September 9, 2026 · Added September 9, 2026

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'

404 Media reports that Automattic's board put WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg on paid leave from his CEO role and named CFO Mark Davies interim CEO, following years of controversy around Automattic's management and Mullenweg's legal battle with WP Engine.

404 Media reports that Automattic’s board put WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg on paid leave from his CEO role and named CFO Mark Davies interim CEO, following years of controversy around Automattic’s management and Mullenweg’s legal battle with WP Engine.

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Source: 404Media