Pete DeJoy (American Astronomer CEO) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Astronomer CEO
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, USA
Date of Birth	01/01/1995
Age	31 years

Latest News about Pete DeJoy

18/07/2025

Pete DeJoy was appointed interim CEO of Astronomer after Andy Byron resigned amid fallout from a viral Coldplay concert Kiss Cam incident. DeJoy, who had already been serving as the company’s Chief Product Officer, stepped in to lead the data company during the transition. Astronomer said it would continue its search for a permanent chief executive.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Pete DeJoy
Other Name	Peter DeJoy
Famous For	Becoming Astronomer CEO after Andy Byron's Kiss Cam incident

Physical Stats & More

Height

5' 10" (178 cm)

Weight

65 Kg (143 lbs)

Eye Color

Blue

Hair Color

Blonde

Body Measurements

Chest	40 Inches
Waist	32 Inches
Biceps	12 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Bronxville High School, Bronxville, New York
College/University	Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's degree in physics and chemistry

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Playing Guitar Spending time in nature

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Kelsey Furey DeJoy (Business Development Associate)
Marriage Date	20/07/2024

Family

Spouse

Kelsey Furey De
Joy

Other Relatives

Father-in-law	Pat Furey
Mother-in-law	Stephanie Hartmann Furey
Brother-in-law	Mitchell Furey

Career

Overview	Pete DeJoy is a co-founder of Astronomer and has held senior product leadership roles there, including Chief Product Officer. He became interim CEO in July 2025 after Andy Byron's departure.
Previous Roles	From August 2017 to February 2023, he took on the role of Product Co-founder at Astronomer, where he played a critical role in launching its initial commercial products and shaping business operations. Between January and May 2023, he was Vice President of Product, overseeing various teams focused on both open-source and commercial initiatives. In May 2023, he became SVP, Products, responsible for managing Astronomer’s global product portfolio and leading the product development team. In February 2025, he took on the title of Chief Product Officer at Astronomer, directing company-wide product strategies from the New York office. On 18 July 2025, he was appointed as interim CEO of Astronomer during Andy Byron’s leave. In February 2025, he became Chief Product Officer at Astronomer, directing company-wide product strategies from the New York office. On 18/07/2025, he was appointed as interim CEO of Astronomer during Andy Byron’s leave following a viral Kiss Cam incident at a Coldplay concert. From August 2017 to February 2023, he served as Product Co-founder at Astronomer. Between January and May 2023, he was Vice President of Product, overseeing open-source and commercial initiatives. In May 2023, he became SVP, Products, responsible for Astronomer’s global product portfolio. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has been a Fellow at Venture for America since November 2016.
Notable Incident	DeJoy gained public attention due to the viral Coldplay concert Kiss Cam incident involving Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, which led to media coverage and leadership changes at Astronomer.

Favourites

Major League Baseball (MLB) Team	New York Mets

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/peteybutterjellytime/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/pqdthorne7
Twitter	https://x.com/petedejoy
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdejoy58/
Threads	https://www.threads.net/@peteybutterjellytime

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.
6. During his time at Astronomer, he experienced an unusual situation where a bear tried to break into his house, leading him to leave a corporate meeting.
7. He is based in Brooklyn, New York.

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