Automattic has appointed Jeremy Klaperman as its interim CFO. Klaperman, who has been serving as CFO of the WordPress VIP Enterprise business unit, will take on the company-wide finance role for the time being.

The move follows a wave of executive departures at the company, according to the report. No additional details about the departures or the search for a permanent CFO were provided.

Klaperman's internal promotion suggests Automattic is looking for continuity in its finance leadership while it stabilises its executive team.