Matt Mullenweg reinstated as Automattic CEO two days after paid leave
Source Summary
Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic after a two-day paid leave of absence, according to a Slack message and confirmation from WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard. Hubbard expressed confidence in Mullenweg's return, noting that having WordPress's co-founder and project lead at the helm of Automattic, the largest financial contributor to WordPress, will ensure continued support for the project.
Why it matters
Mullenweg's reinstatement ensures continuity in leadership of Automattic, which is the primary financial backer of the open-source WordPress project used by millions of websites.
