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Automattic Interim CFO Resigns Amid Leadership Turmoil
Automattic's interim chief financial officer, Jeremy Klaperman, has departed the company less than a month after stepping into the role. His exit follows a turbulent period of boardroom shakeups, executive departures, and a brief governance crisis at the parent company of WordPress.com. Sources indicate that Klaperman was demoted back to his previous position after a disagreement with CEO Matt Mullenweg and frustration over the board considering external CFO candidates. Automattic has confirmed his departure and continues its search for a permanent finance chief.