Astronomer names Pete DeJoy as interim CEO after removing Andy Byron amid internal probe linked to viral Coldplay concert incident.
Astronomer has appointed Pete DeJoy as its new interim CEO, officially parting ways with Andy Byron following an internal review connected to the Coldplay concert incident.
Byron, who was the CEO before, was removed after a video from a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts went viral. In the video, he was seen hugging a woman in the crowd, which caught the eye of Chris Martin, the band's lead singer.
Martin made a joke while on stage, saying they were "having an affair." This sparked more talk online. As videos spread and people asked more, Astronomer first put Byron on a short break.
After more checks and talks inside the firm, they chose to let him go for good.
On July 18, the news was out on LinkedIn: Pete DeJoy, who helped start the firm and was the perfect man for its goods, is now the interim CEO at Astronomer. This major leadership change comes as the company begins a detailed review of Andy Byron. The company said via LinkedIn on July 18:
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