Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted board ouster
Automattic co‑founder Matt Mullenweg has resumed his role as chief executive after a brief period when the board tried to remove him. The dispute over company direction was settled through internal talks, with investors backing Mullenweg, allowing him to retain leadership of the open‑source and publishing platforms, including WordPress.com. The attempted ouster was reversed, and Mullenweg will continue to guide product strategy and community initiatives.