Restructuring Announcement
Published on: 2025-05-17 08:34:22
Restructuring Announcement
Automattic · April 2, 2025
Earlier today, CEO Matt Mullenweg shared with Automattic employees the following message.
I have had to make difficult decisions to protect Automattic’s long-term future. This post will outline why the changes are happening and the next steps in our organizational restructuring. I wish to be transparent and acknowledge immediately that this will be difficult news to hear. We will do everything to ensure that all Automatticians, those staying and those leaving, are supported.
Why We’re Making Changes
We have reached an important crossroads. While our revenue continues to grow, Automattic operates in a highly competitive market, and technology is evolving at unprecedented levels. To support our customers and products, we must improve our productivity, profitability, and capacity to invest.
As difficult as this decision has been, we are restructuring the company to:
Become more agile and responsive.
Break down silos that have c
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