Pete DeJoy was announced as Astronomer's interim CEO on Saturday following a kiss cam scandal involving his former boss.

Astronomer co-founder Pete DeJoy has stepped in to the role of interim CEO following Andy Byron's resignation in disgrace. Byron was caught on the "kiss cam" at a Coldplay concert last week, cozying up to Astronomer head of HR Kristin Cabot. Both Byron and Cabot are married to other people and have children with their spouses.

"The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name,” said cofounder Pete DeJoy.

DeJoy was named Astronomer's interim CEO after Byron was placed on leave following his alleged cheating scandal.

After a viral video exposed an affair between Astronomer's CEO and HR chief at a Coldplay concert, Andy Byron resigned. The board has appointed Pete D

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,

Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Astronomer Inc., according to a statement posted on LinkedIn by the company Saturday.