Automattic Confirms Mullenweg Returns as CEO After Board Sought His Removal

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr and other web publishing products, confirmed that Matt Mullenweg has returned as its chief executive after the company's board had attempted to remove him, according to a report by TechCrunch.

In a statement cited by TechCrunch, Automattic said Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."

The statement did not provide additional details about the circumstances that led to the reported attempt to oust Mullenweg or the process by which he was reinstated. TechCrunch's report indicates the leadership dispute was resolved with Mullenweg retaining both his chairman and CEO titles.

Automattic has not released further public comment beyond the confirmation of Mullenweg's reinstated role. Additional details about the board's earlier action and the reasons behind it were not disclosed in the available statement.