Automattic forms new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
ilamont · hn · 2026-09-26
Automattic, the company behind WordPress and Tumblr, has assembled a new board after an unsuccessful push to place its CEO on leave, TechCrunch reports. The move highlights ongoing internal governance tensions, and the story is being discussed on Hacker News.
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