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ASTRONOMER has appointed a new interim CEO following a viral “kiss cam” incident at the Coldplay concert.

Pete DeJoy will fill Andy Byron’s shoes as the firm deals with the aftermath of the saga.

Headshot of Pete DeJoy, Cofounder and SVP of Product at Astronomer.
Pete DeJoy is new Astronomer interim CEO

Who is new Astronomer CEO Pete DeJoy?

Pete DeJoy is a co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Astronomer.

He holds a bachelors’ degree in chemistry and physics from Bowdoin college in Brunswick, Maine.

DeJoy was instrumental in expanding Astronomer’s data orchestration platform and previously oversaw product development at the company.

As a founding member, DeJoy has been with Astronomer for eight years since the company’s birth.

On July 19, it was announced that DeJoy will be appointed an interim CEO of Astronomer to lead the firm through this turbulent time.

The company’s announcement stated that Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is now acting as the interim CEO because Andy Byron has been put on leave.

“We will share more details as appropriate in the coming days.”

Why has Pete DeJoy stepped in as interim CEO at Astronomer?

DeJoy stepped in as interim CEO after Andy Byron was placed on leave following a viral “kiss cam” incident. 

Byron was caught canoodling with his HR chief Kristin Cabot during Coldplay concert at the Gillette Stadium in Boston.

Byron, who is reportedly married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, had his arms around Cabot’s waist during the infamous kiss cam moment.

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The pair have been put on leave while Astronomer has launched a probe into the incident.

After the Coldplay controversy, a statement allegedly from Andy Byron circulated widely on the internet, seeming to admit to an affair and convey remorse.

In the detailed statement, the individual believed to be Byron referred to it as a “deeply personal mistake” that occurred “on a very public stage,” and offered apologies to his wife, family, and colleagues at Astronomer.

He went on to say they “deserve better” from him “as a partner, as a father, and as a leader”, claiming he was taking time to reflect and be accountable.

The company has denied that Byron put out any statements as a torrent of fake information floods the internet.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding.

“Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.

“The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly.

“Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event, and no other employees were in the video.

“Andy Byron has not put out any statement; reports saying otherwise are all incorrect,” the firm said in a statement.

Neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly addressed the scandal.

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