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Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO after board power struggle

Original: WordPress Drama: Is It Worth It? Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board By Sa

Automattic has confirmed that Matt Mullenweg is back as chief executive of the company behind WordPress, following an attempted removal by the board. The news fuels ongoing debate in tech circles about the leadership disputes surrounding WordPress and what they mean for the open-source project's future. Commenters remain divided over whether the turmoil damages trust in the platform or marks a consolidation of Mullenweg's control.

Why now: The governance fight over WordPress's leadership is a major ongoing controversy in the open-source and web publishing communities.

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• WordPress Drama: Is It Worth It? Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board By Sarah Perez Read original post → I have been holding off on writing about Matt Mullenweg and everything happening around WordPress because I wanted to make sure… · michael@inkwell.social · 1

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