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Automattic forms new board after failed bid to remove CEO

Original: Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave | TechCrunch ｢ Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, “for

Automattic has appointed a new board of directors after an attempt to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave failed. Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, for purposes of Delaware law, he is the company's CEO, President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and said the attempted removal had also brought in many new supporters. The internal power struggle at the company behind WordPress.com is drawing attention across the tech industry.

Why now: Governance turmoil at the company behind WordPress raises questions about Mullenweg's control and the platform's future.

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• Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave | TechCrunch ｢ Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, “for purposes of Delaware law, I am the CEO, President, Treasurer, and Secretary,” adding that the attempted firing had also brought in “many amazing… · jbz@indieweb.social · 2

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