Coldplay, kiss cam and DeJoy
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Pete DeJoy, Astronomer’s co-founder, has stepped in as interim CEO after Andy Byron’s resignation. Here are five key things to know about him.
DeJoy was named Astronomer’s interim CEO after Byron was placed on leave following his alleged cheating scandal.
Pete DeJoy was announced as Astronomer's interim CEO on Saturday following a kiss cam scandal involving his former boss.
Coldplay fan Grace Springer opens up about filming the viral kiss cam video featuring Astronomer execs Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has assumed the role of interim CEO. Astronomer’s board placed its CEO, Andy Byron, on leave after a “kiss-cam” clip from a Coldplay concert went viral.
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Pete DeJoy, the company’s cofounder, is taking over for Andy Byron as Astronomer looks into his alleged affair that was captured on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert this week. DeJoy previously served as Astronomer’s Chief Product Officer, the company said.
Most recently DeJoy served as the Chief Product Officer for the company, a title he was given just six months ago in February 2025. With Byron getting involved in a public scandal, DeJoy enters a new era as the interim CEO, something his co-founder applauded.