The tech industry was rocked on September 9, 2026, when Automattic—the commercial powerhouse behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and Pocket Casts—announced that co-founder and long-time CEO Matt Mullenweg had been placed on an involuntary paid leave of absence. Chief Financial Officer Mark Davies has been appointed as interim CEO. While Automattic’s board of directors has remained […]

