Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence' After Board Vote
Automattic's board voted to place CEO and co-founder Matt Mullenweg on paid leave, appointing CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO. Mullenweg announced the decision on Slack, revealing he voted against it and was denied time for legal review. The move follows years of controversy, including a legal battle with WP Engine and multiple employee buyout offers.
I received the resolution 50 minutes before the meeting start, and requested repeatedly for time to have it reviewed by independent legal counsel, even a few hours, which was denied.