Mark Davies
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Automattic, identified as a key member of the management team involved in advancing the board's decision to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on a mandatory leave of absence.
Timeline (last 90 days)
During Matt Mullenweg's brief absence, Automattic's CFO Mark Davies and General Counsel Andy Missan signed each other's severance agreements.
The reciprocal severance agreement provides one year of full salary when either of the two executives meets the conditions for receiving benefits.
The board members who participated in the vote include Ann Dunwoody, Toni Schneider, and Sue Decker, as well as CFO Mark Davies.
Whether Mark Davies will assume the responsibilities of interim CEO has not yet been clarified.
Mullenweg stated in internal messages that Automattic CFO Mark Davies conspired with certain board members to suspend him.
Mark Davies is Automattic's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Mullenweg told employees in the company's Slack that CFO Mark Davies had conspired with the board.
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The reciprocal severance agreement provides one year of full salary when either of the two executives meets the conditions for receiving benefits.
50%UnverifiedMark Davies is Automattic's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
50%UnverifiedDuring Matt Mullenweg's brief absence, Automattic's CFO Mark Davies and General Counsel Andy Missan signed each other's severance agreements.
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