Automattic Interim CEO and Legal Chief Signed $8.15 Million Severance Deals
Automattic's interim CEO Mark Davis and Chief Legal Officer Andy Missan signed reciprocal severance agreements dated September 10, 2026, during Matt Mullenweg's brief leave from the company. The deals cover 12 months of base salary, accelerated stock vesting, one year of health insurance, and stock option exercise rights, totaling $8.15 million. Mullenweg returned as CEO after 33 hours and the board members who voted to discipline him later left.