https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by-boardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by-boardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by-board#u67734Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:05:27 +0000Automattic confirms that WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg has returned as chief executive officer just two days after the company board placed him on a leave of absence. The abrupt reversal follows what was described as an attempted ouster or coup attempt against the CEO of the WordPress.com parent company, which also owns Tumblr and Beeper. During the brief leadership disruption, Davies had stepped in as interim CEO. Questions remain about the exact events behind the board action and who authored the official confirmation.Why it mattersThe sudden leadership dispute at Automattic highlights