Automattic CEO Mullenweg Placed on Paid Leave, Claims Board 'Conspired' Against Him
Mullenweg said in an internal message that CFO Mark Davies worked with board members to sideline him, according to The Verge, citing 404 Media.
Matt Mullenweg, CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, was placed on paid leave of absence, The Verge reported, citing earlier reporting by 404 Media.
In an internal message cited by the report, Mullenweg claimed Automattic's chief financial officer, Mark Davies, "conspired" with board members to place him on leave, saying the board voted to do so.
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- Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave — The Verge
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