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Automattic board places founder Matt Mullenweg on leave, names CFO interim CEO

As of October 2026: Removed as CFO after the failed ouster; no longer with the company

Automattic's board voted September 9 to put founder Matt Mullenweg on paid leave and name CFO Mark Davies interim CEO. Mullenweg was back in charge 33 hours and 20 minutes later, and he replaced the directors who tried to remove him.

Updated Oct 6