Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster

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What happened

CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.

Key facts

  • CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:35:29 UTC.

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