Following a viral video scandal involving the former CEO, Andy Byron, Pete DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO of Astronomer. DeJoy, a co-founder with a significant equity stake, aims to navigate the company through this transition.

Astronomer's interim CEO Pete DeJoy said in an update that the startup had "received a level of media attention that few companies" ever encounter.

After Andy Byron's resignation, Pete DeJoy steps in as interim CEO of Astronomer. He expresses a desire to move past recent publicity and reinforce the company's commitment to data and AI solutions.

Astronomer's co-founder, Pete DeJoy, has taken over as interim CEO after Andy Byron's resignation following a viral "kiss cam" incident at a Coldplay concert. DeJoy acknowledged the unexpected media attention,

"The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name,” said cofounder Pete DeJoy.

After former CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught embracing on Coldplay's kiss cam, the interim head of the company says the fallout isn't all bad.

Astronomer co-founder Pete DeJoy has stepped in to the role of interim CEO following Andy Byron's resignation in disgrace. Byron was caught on the "kiss cam" at a Coldplay concert last week, cozying up to Astronomer head of HR Kristin Cabot. Both Byron and Cabot are married to other people and have children with their spouses.

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.