Matt Mullenweg, the CEO and founder of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has reportedly been placed on a paid leave of absence. The move comes after an internal announcement, viewed by 404 Media, in which Mullenweg alleges that Automattic's chief financial officer, Mark Davies, conspired with board members to remove him from his position.
Mullenweg claims that the board voted to place him on leave. The exact reasons for the dispute and the board's decision remain unclear, but the situation suggests significant internal conflict at the helm of the prominent web publishing company. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Placed on Leave Amid Board Dispute
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