Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

Automattic’s board is out, days after its members voted to put chief executive Matt Mullenweg on leave, sources tell TechCrunch.

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:34:31 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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Sources

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