Automattic leadership changes in 2026: 3 executive moves
This page lists 3 reported executive moves at Automattic. The latest, on Sep 14, 2026: techcrunch.com reported "Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg."
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Executive changes · latest 3
Latest Automattic executive moves
| Event | Person | What the source reported | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive departure | Toni Schneiderboard member | Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt MullenwegToni Schneider, a founding CEO at Automattic, has resigned from his board seat. | |
| Executive hire | Matt Mullenwegchairman and CEO | Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by boardMatt Mullenweg has returned to his position as chairman and CEO of Automattic following an attempted ouster by the board. | |
| Executive departure | Matt MullenwegCEO | Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absenceAutomattic's board has placed founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg on an involuntary, paid leave of absence. |
- Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt MullenwegToni Schneider, board member
- Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by boardMatt Mullenweg, chairman and CEO
- Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absenceMatt Mullenweg, CEO
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Source. News reports and SEC 8-K filings about executive appointments and departures.
Method. Stories about the same move within 14 days merge into one row. Names appear only as the source states them.
Data as of .