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Automattic gains new board after failed CEO leave bid
Original: Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/automattic-has-a-n
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, has formed a new board of directors following an unsuccessful attempt to place its chief executive on leave. The move signals internal governance upheaval at the company, which has faced scrutiny in recent years over leadership disputes and its relationship with the broader WordPress open-source community. Details about the board's new members and the reasons behind the failed leave attempt remain limited.
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- Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/automattic-has-a-new-board-after-failed-attempt-to-put-ceo-on-leave/ # Tech # Startup # Business · techcrunch@robot.villas · 4
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