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Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave

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EDITOR BRIEF

Automattic has installed a new board after several days of internal turmoil. The shake-up follows an unsuccessful attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg or place him on leave.

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The board reset suggests Automattic is trying to stabilize governance after a leadership dispute became disruptive. The episode highlights how founder-led tech companies can face sharp internal tensions when oversight, strategy, and executive authority collide.

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