Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Viral Coldplay Moment
The kiss cam moment at the Coldplay concert clip blew up online, revealing the Astronomer’s CEO Andy Bryon and HR head Kristin Cabot in a romantic gesture, caught by surprise on a big screen. This incident captured everyone’s attention, triggered corporate fallout, and resulted in a formal board investigation, leading to both executives being placed on leave.
“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly.” – The company released a statement on LinkedIn.
Within days, Bryon resigned, accepting full responsibility for failing to meet leadership standards. Pete DeJoy, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer, has been appointed as the interim CEO.
