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Automattic Board Forces CEO Matt Mullenweg Into Leave of Absence

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.

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Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence
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