Automattic, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2005 and employs approximately 4,120 individuals. The company reported $73.2M in revenue as of 2024. It specializes in marketer and agency technology, functioning as a developer of CMS tools and solutions.
Automattic underwent a major board and executive shakeup on September 17, 2026, after directors unsuccessfully attempted to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg from control of the company. Toni Schneider and Sue Decker resigned from the board, while Mullenweg removed Gen. This followed the company's notice on September 16, confirming that Mullenweg had been on leave but returned within 33 hours. Earlier, on September 9, Automattic's board voted to place Mullenweg on paid leave, a decision the board has not publicly explained. During this brief ouster, Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals. Mullenweg accused CFO Mark Davies of "conspiring" with three board members to force the vote, stating he received only 50 minutes' notice and was denied time for outside legal counsel. Automattic confirmed Mullenweg's return as chairman and CEO with the board’s support on September 15, after initially appointing Davies as interim chief executive.
Automattic's customers primarily consist of generative AI, iT Services and IT Consulting and computers and Electronics Manufacturing companies. Examples of Automattic's customers include Samsung Electronics (Holding), Capgemini and Salesforce.
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