Key Takeaways
- Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence.
- Mullenweg claims the decision was made by Automattic CFO Mark Davies and board members Ann Dunwoody, Toni Schneider, and Sue Decker.
- The internal announcement was reported by 404 Media.
Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, according to a report from 404 Media.
In an internal announcement, Mullenweg stated that he was voted into a leave of absence by Automattic’s chief financial officer, Mark Davies, and board members Ann Dunwoody, Toni Schneider, and Sue Decker.
Mullenweg contested the decision, stating, 'They voted to put me on a paid leave of absence. I voted against that,' as reported by 404 Media.
Mullenweg, who co-founded WordPress.org and has led Automattic since 2014, has not provided further details on the circumstances surrounding his leave.
The move comes at a time when Mullenweg has been involved in public pressure campaigns, though the exact nature of these campaigns is not specified in the report.
Automattic has not commented on the internal announcement or Mullenweg’s claims.
The decision to place Mullenweg on leave is seen as a significant development in the leadership of Automattic, given his long-standing role and influence within the company.
The internal dynamics and the reasons behind Mullenweg’s leave remain unclear, with the situation likely to be closely watched by the tech community.
They voted to put me on a paid leave of absence. I voted against that.
Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic
