Interim Astronomer CEO speaks out
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Astronomer, a Cincinnati-based tech startup, faces an unexpected leadership transition after its former CEO resigned following a viral kiss cam incide
Astronomer HR Chief Kristin Cabot and ex-CEO Andy Byron were caught in a Coldplay kiss cam scandal. Byron resigned, while Cabot was placed on leave.
Cincinnati-based tech startup Astronomer has found itself thrust into an unexpected and intense public spotlight following a viral video involving its former CEO, Andy Byron, and Chief People's Officer, Kristin Cabot.
Pete DeJoy, a chemistry and physics graduate from Bowdoin College, is now interim CEO of Astronomer. A co-founder, DeJoy brings scientific discipline
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PRIMETIMER on MSNAstronomer announces new interim CEO Pete DeJoy; removes Andy Byron following 'internal investigation' of Coldplay cheating scandalAstronomer names Pete DeJoy as interim CEO after removing Andy Byron amid internal probe linked to viral Coldplay concert incident.
Astronomer revealed former CEO Andy Byron tendered his resignation after being caught on camera with human resources executive Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium. "As stated previously,
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is out at the tech company after he was spotted hugging his human resources chief at a Coldplay concert this week, as the viral moment continues buzzing across social media. Astronomer announced Byron was stepping down from his role in a statement Saturday, saying the company’s board accepted his resignation.