Why was Matt Mullenweg placed on leave?
Automattic has confirmed that founder and chief executive Matt Mullenweg has been placed on paid leave, with CFO Mark Davies stepping in as interim CEO [1]. The company hasn't given a specific reason for the move, though a spokesperson said the board has "full confidence" in Davies's leadership [1]. I don't have coverage on the underlying cause behind the decision.
Sources
- Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg reportedly placed on leave — The Verge
- Automattic’s ‘Code for the People’ Documentary Is a Rallying Cry for Users to Fight for the Open Internet — Variety
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