Astronomer's new CEO says company is now a ‘household name'
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.
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