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WordPress Welcomes Mary Hubbard as New Executive Director

Mary Hubbard has been appointed as the new Executive Director of WordPress.org, starting October 21, 2024. Hubbard’s arrival comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, prompting mixed reactions from the community.

<p>Mary Hubbard has been appointed as the new Executive Director of WordPress.org, starting October 21, 2024. Hubbard&#8217;s arrival comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, prompting mixed reactions from the community.</p>

WordPress announced that Mary Hubbard will be the new Executive Director of WordPress.org, following the resignation of the previous director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Hubbard, formerly Chief Product Officer at WordPress.com, will start her new role on October 21, 2024. The social media response to her appointment was muted, with many reactions focusing on recent controversies involving Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, including a lawsuit by WP Engine. Reception was a mix of welcome messages and critiques of the ongoing issues.


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