Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.
Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup

Key takeaways
Automattic's interim CFO Jeremy Klaperman left after less than a month, following a boardroom shakeup.
- Klaperman was elevated to interim CFO after a governance crisis at Automattic.
- His departure followed a demotion back to his original role at VIP Enterprise.
- The company has not disclosed the reason for his exit.
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