Astronomer’s new CEO says company is now a ‘household name’

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23 Jul 2025 • 8:19 AM MYT
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  • Astronomer's former CEO, Andy Byron, resigned after being filmed on a Coldplay kiss cam with the company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot.
  • The incident at the concert quickly went viral on social media, bringing unexpected and widespread media attention to the data and AI company.
  • Pete DeJoy has been appointed as the new CEO, acknowledging the 'unusual and surreal' spotlight but also noting that Astronomer is now a 'household name'.
  • Astronomer released a statement indicating that Byron's conduct did not meet the company's expected standards for its leaders.
  • Cabot is reportedly on leave, while Byron's wife is said to be laying low amidst the fallout from the scandal.

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