Quick Info
| Profession | Astronomer CEO |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, USA |
Latest News about Pete DeJoy
20/07/2025
Pete DeJoy was appointed interim CEO of Astronomer following the resignation of CEO Andy Byron. The resignation came after a viral video showed Byron kissing the company's HR head Kristin Cabot on the Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston, sparking public scrutiny and internal issues. DeJoy, a co-founder and former Chief Product Officer, stepped in to lead the Cincinnati-based data orchestration company during the transition, with the board searching for a permanent CEO.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Petey DeJoy |
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| Other Name | Peter DeJoy |
| Famous For | Becoming Astronomer CEO after Andy Byron's Kiss Cam incident |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Blue | ||||||
| Hair Color | Blonde | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bronxville High School, Bronxville, New York |
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| College/University | Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in physics and chemistry |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kelsey Furey DeJoy (Business Development Associate) |
| Marriage Date | 20/07/2024 |
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Career
| Overview | Pete DeJoy has made significant strides in the tech industry, particularly in the field of astronomer-centric data solutions. He began his career in 2016 as a fellow at Venture for America, which provided him with valuable experience in the startup environment. He is a co-founder of Astronomer, launched in 2017, and has played a key role in developing its data orchestration platform for analytics and AI. |
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| Notable Incident | DeJoy gained public attention due to a viral incident involving Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert, which led to significant media coverage. |
Favourites
| Major League Baseball (MLB) Team | New York Mets |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In high school and college, Pete DeJoy had a passion for playing football. | |
| 2. He has been a fellow at Venture for America since November 2016, gaining insights and experience in the startup scene. | |
| 3. During his time at Astronomer, he notably experienced an unusual situation where a bear tried to break into his house, leading him to leave a corporate meeting. | |
| 4. From May 2023 to February 2025, he played a crucial role in overseeing Astronomer’s global product strategy. | |
| 5. His rise to interim CEO at Astronomer took place amidst a noteworthy incident that garnered widespread attention. |