Matt Mullenweg tells Automattic staff in Slack he’s back in control after CEO ouster
Matt Mullenweg reportedly told Automattic employees in a Slack message that he has regained control of the company, despite the board having placed him on leave days earlier and without any official confirmation from Automattic.
MAIN POINTS
- Mullenweg allegedly informed employees he is back in control.
- The board had previously placed him on leave.
- TechCrunch saw the claim in a Slack message.
- Automattic has not confirmed the reported reversal.
TAKEAWAYS
- The company’s leadership situation appears to have changed abruptly.
- The board’s earlier decision may no longer be in effect.
- Internal communication is driving the latest report.
- Official confirmation is still missing, leaving the status uncertain.