Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg is placed on a paid leave of absence, according to multiple reports. The Verge and TechCrunch both cite that Mullenweg is informed through company communications and that he says the leave is against his will.
The Verge reports that Mullenweg makes allegations in an internal message, claiming that Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies “conspired” with board members to place him on leave. TechCrunch similarly focuses on Mullenweg’s position, characterizing the board’s action as forcing him into the leave of absence while he disputes the circumstances.
The outlets describe the same core event—Automattic’s board action and Mullenweg’s response—but differ mainly in emphasis. The Verge highlights the specific accusations made by Mullenweg, while TechCrunch centers on the dispute over whether the leave is voluntary. The Hacker News entry links to the topic as discussion rather than adding new verified details beyond the broader reporting.
