Overview

• Pete DeJoy described the unprecedented media spotlight as “unusual and surreal” and vowed to prioritize employee welfare and customer delivery.
• The board’s investigation into the alleged workplace policy breach remains active and HR head Kristin Cabot is on administrative leave.
• DeJoy stepped in as interim CEO after Andy Byron resigned on July 19 following the Kiss-Cam video that exposed his relationship with Cabot.
• Leadership at Astronomer believes the viral incident will raise the startup’s profile in the competitive AI and data software sector.
• The board has initiated a search for a permanent chief executive to provide stability once the transition period ends.