Matt Mullenweg reinstated as Automattic CEO after board conflict

Matt Mullenweg was reinstated as Automattic CEO two days after being placed on forced leave.

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He had accused the CFO and board of directors of conspiring in a Slack message.

This internal crisis reveals tensions within the company behind WordPress.

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