AUTOMATTIC CEO REBUILDS BOARD WITH NEW MEMBERS

Mullenweg's board overhaul comes shortly after the company's existing directors made an unsuccessful bid to remove him from his position. The newly formed board includes two founders of IRL, a social platform, and Hugh Howey, author of the dystopian Silo book series. The move represents a significant shift in Automattic's leadership structure following internal conflict. Mullenweg retains his position as CEO and has secured board alignment through these appointments. Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and other web publishing tools, has faced leadership scrutiny in recent months. The board restructuring signals Mullenweg's consolidation of control and his selection of advisers aligned with his vision for the company's direction. Details on additional board members and their specific roles remain limited.