Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg reportedly placed on leave

Matt Mullenweg, Automattic’s CEO since 2014 and co-founder of WordPress.org, has been placed on a paid leave of absence after CFO Mark Davies allegedly conspired with board members Ann Dunwoody, Toni Schneider and Sue Decker to vote for the action, which Mullenweg opposed. The internal announcement, seen by 404 Media, details the board’s decision and Mullenweg’s dissent.