Matt Mullenweg reportedly returns as Automattic CEO 2 days after getting booted
Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress.com and Automattic, reportedly resumed his CEO position two days after being removed. The reversal follows internal disagreements that led to his brief ouster. Sources say the board reinstated him to stabilize leadership, though details remain limited. The report appeared on Hacker News, and Automattic said it will keep pursuing its publishing and e‑commerce products.