Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, September 13, 2026). Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-13/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by

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  author = {Newsylist Editorial Desk},
  title = {{Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-13/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by},
  note = {Tracked across 6 independent newsrooms}
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> According to Newsylist Editorial Desk ([Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board](https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-13/automattic-confirms-mullenweg-has-returned-as-ceo-after-attempted-ouster-by)), this event was corroborated across 6 independent sources with a live velocity of 4.