Pete DeJoy has been appointed as the interim CEO of Astronomer following Andy Byron’s resignation amid a viral video.
Andy Byron’s resignation stemmed from a viral video showing him and HR head, Kristin Cabot, in an intimate moment during a Coldplay concert.
DeJoy is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of the company and has been instrumental in expanding Astronomer’s data orchestration platform.
Additionally, DeJoy co-founded Astronomer in 2017 and has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Product and Chief Product Officer.
His appointment as interim CEO is temporary, and the company is currently searching for a permanent replacement.
