Automattic has installed a new board following a failed attempt to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave. The leadership shake-up marks the resolution of internal conflict at the WordPress parent company.
The company restructured its board after days of internal turmoil stemming from efforts to remove Mullenweg from his position. Details on the specific composition of the new board and reasons behind the original removal attempt remain limited.
Automattic, which owns WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Jetpack, had not publicly disclosed the full scope of the dispute before the board reorganization. The incident highlights tensions that had been building within the organization's leadership structure.
The new board's formation follows what sources characterized as a failed effort by existing board members to place constraints on the CEO's authority. Mullenweg retained his position through the dispute.
Automattic employs thousands globally and plays a central role in the web infrastructure ecosystem. The company has not released additional statements regarding the new board members or their mandates.
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