New Astronomer CEO describes ‘unusual and surreal’ attention following Coldplay kiss cam scandal
Astronomer’s new CEO says company is now a ‘household name’
- 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.