THE CRUNCH
Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic two days after being placed on paid leave, following an internal dispute with the board of directors. Mullenweg told staff in Slack that the CFO conspired with the board to remove him, according to reports. The board voted to place him on leave, but the decision has now been reversed.
Mullenweg returned to the role after a brief period away, asserting that the board's actions were the result of a conspiracy involving the CFO. The board had voted to place him on paid leave, a move that prompted the public dispute. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between leadership and oversight at the company.