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Automattic Board Places CEO Matt Mullenweg on Leave of Absence

Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, has been placed on a leave of absence by the company's board. Mullenweg alleged that CFO Mark Davies and other board members conspired against him. Automattic confirmed the leave, stating that Davies will serve as interim CEO. The decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by the company.

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Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, has been placed on a leave of absence by the company's board. Mullenweg alleged that CFO Mark Davies and other board members conspired against him. Automattic confirmed the leave, stating that Davies will serve as interim CEO. The decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by the company.

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

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Automattic Board Places CEO Matt Mullenweg on Leave of Absence