MULLENWEG BACK AS AUTOMATTIC CEO AFTER BOARD CLASH
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Matt Mullenweg has resumed his role as CEO of Automattic following an attempted ouster by the company's board. The WordPress founder regained control after the board move failed to dislodge him from leadership.
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