In the wake of the now-viral Coldplay concert video involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot, the company has appointed Pete DeJoy, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, as its interim CEO.
As interim CEO, Pete DeJoy is expected to guide Astronomer through this turbulent period. A founding team member, DeJoy previously led product development at the company and played a key role in scaling Astronomer’s data orchestration platform.
Known for his strategic thinking and operational focus, he now faces the challenge of maintaining company stability and morale during a high-profile leadership shake-up.
Byron and Cabot were both placed on administrative leave following the incident, which showed them together on the venue’s kiss cam during Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium.
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The clip prompted widespread online speculation and a formal investigation by Astronomer’s board. In a public statement, the company confirmed it had initiated an internal review and would be sharing additional updates soon.
The transition comes at a sensitive time for Astronomer, which has built a strong presence in the data engineering and workflow automation space.
Industry analysts note that DeJoy’s appointment sends a signal of continuity from within the organization rather than an external reset.
Though public interest in the scandal remains high, the company’s next steps will likely depend on the outcome of its internal investigation.
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