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- 1Automattic Board Reportedly Purged After Failed Coup Against CEO▼WordPress Owner Automattic’s Board Reportedly Purged After Failed ‘Coup’ Against CEO
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has reportedly seen its entire board removed following what sources describe as a failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg. The reported purge of directors has raised questions about corporate governance at the privately held firm, which also owns Tumblr and WooCommerce. Details about who orchestrated the alleged coup and who now sits on the board remain limited.
- 2Matt Mullenweg returns as WordPress CEO after board dispute●WordPress Drama: Is It Worth It? Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board By Sa
Automattic has confirmed that Matt Mullenweg is back as chief executive of WordPress parent company after what is described as an attempted ouster by the board. The leadership struggle has reignited debate in the tech community about Mullenweg's grip on the open-source project and whether his stewardship is good for WordPress's future, with many weighing in on the ongoing drama.
- 3Automattic Board Purged After Failed Coup Against CEO, Report Says●WordPress Owner Automattic's Board Reportedly Purged After Failed 'Coup' Against CEO https://gizmodo.com/wordpress-owner
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has reportedly removed most of its board members following an alleged attempted 'coup' against CEO Matt Mullenweg. The reported purge raises questions about governance at one of the web's most important open-source companies, and observers are debating what the shakeup means for WordPress's future direction and leadership stability.