Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

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What happened

Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."…

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:25:38 UTC.

Why it matters

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