WordPress.com parent's CEO returns to role 2 days after ouster in 'coup' attempt

Matt Mullenweg, CEO of WordPress.com parent Automattic, has returned to his role two days after the board reportedly placed him on paid leave. Mullenweg recently told staff that CFO Mark Davies "conspired" with the board to oust him. "If you don't have a coup attempt every few years, you're not hiring strong enough leaders," Mullenweg said on X.