The WordPress Kingpin's Unwelcome Reprieve The board of Automattic has placed CEO Matt Mullenweg on a leave of absence amid allegations of behind the scenes maneuvering.
This development is not unexpected given the tumultuous history between Mullenweg and his board members, who have been at odds over issues such as royalty fees for using the WordPress brand.
Mullenweg's ousting raises questions about Automattic's governance structure, which has struggled with internal conflicts, high profile lawsuits, and employee dissatisfaction.