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Automattic Board Forces CEO Matt Mullenweg Leave

๐Ÿฟ๏ธ The Squirrel's Take
This boardroom coup signals deep internal conflict over WordPress stewardship ahead of crucial product decisions.
๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters
WordPress powers 43% of the web, so leadership instability at Automattic could cascade across the entire CMS ecosystem.

WordPress powers 43% of the web, so leadership instability at Automattic could cascade across the entire CMS ecosystem. Reports indicate this development may affect near-term policy, market, or operations decisions.

๐Ÿ“ก Where we spotted it (1)
TechCrunch
Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence
3d ago
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