Matt Mullenweg back in control at Automattic
Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg has told employees he is back in charge of the company, days after the board placed him on leave. The company has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.
Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg has informed company staff that he has resumed control, according to an internal Slack message seen by TechCrunch. This development occurs just days after the company's board had placed him on leave.
The company has not yet officially confirmed Mullenweg's return to leadership. The circumstances surrounding his leave and subsequent resumption of control remain unclear.
Mullenweg, the driving force behind Automattic and its popular WordPress.com service, had been removed from operational control by the board. The reversal suggests a significant shift in the company's internal dynamics.
Automattic is a major player in the web publishing space. The situation's resolution and Mullenweg's confirmed role will likely impact the company's future direction.