Astronomer CEO Resigns After Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal

At a Coldplay concert in Gillette Stadium, the Jumbotron caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in an intimate moment with his HR head, Kristin Cabot. Both appeared startled when they realized they were on-screen

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Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin humorously quipped on stage, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” as the crowd laughed

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The clip quickly spread across social media, racking up tens of millions of views and igniting widespread speculation over a possible workplace romance

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On July 19, 2025, Andy Byron officially resigned as CEO. Astronomer’s board emphasized its commitment to leadership ethics and accountability

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Pete DeJoy, co‑founder and Chief Product Officer, was appointed interim CEO while the search for a permanent replacement begins

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Astronomer stressed that its core business—DataOps and AI services—remains unaffected and that client commitments will continue

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