Astronomer's CEO steps down following the widespread circulation of a kiss cam video
Astronomer Inc. Announces New Interim CEO Following CEO Resignation
In a surprising turn of events, Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer Inc., has stepped down from his position. The resignation comes after a viral incident at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts, where Byron was caught on camera canoodling with Kristin Cabot, the company's chief people officer.
The video quickly spread online, causing a stir both within the company and in the media. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted an internal investigation and raised questions about the company's standards of conduct and accountability.
As the fallout from the incident continues, Astronomer Inc. has announced that Pete DeJoy, a co-founder of the company and its former chief product officer, will step in as the interim CEO. DeJoy has been instrumental in the company's growth since its inception in 2017, playing a key role in its transformation into a unicorn valued at over $1 billion.
In a statement, DeJoy emphasized his commitment to the company and its values, expressing his determination to lead Astronomer Inc. through this challenging time and beyond. He also addressed the incident directly, acknowledging that the standard was not met by the previous CEO in this instance.
The board of directors accepted Byron's resignation, and DeJoy will take over immediately. As the company moves forward, DeJoy's leadership is expected to set a new standard for conduct and accountability, reflecting the values that Astronomer Inc. holds dear.
[1] "Astronomer Inc. CEO resigns after viral 'kiss cam' incident" - TechCrunch, 10th March 2023. [2] "Pete DeJoy steps in as interim CEO of Astronomer Inc." - The Verge, 10th March 2023. [3] "Astronomer Inc. co-founder becomes interim CEO following CEO resignation" - CNET, 10th March 2023. [4] "Andy Byron's resignation: A turning point for Astronomer Inc." - Wired, 10th March 2023.
- The tech world has been abuzz with the news of Astronomer Inc's CEO, Andy Byron's resignation, following a controversial incident at a Coldplay concert, as reported by TechCrunch, The Verge, CNET, and Wired.
- With Pete DeJoy, a tech industry veteran and co-founder of Astronomer Inc, taking over as interim CEO, technology enthusiasts are keen to watch how this change in leadership may influence the company's politics and general news, especially in terms of accountability and conduct standards.
