Astronomer CEO Resigns After Viral Coldplay Concert Video

Andy Byron, CEO of Cincinnati-based IT company Astronomer Inc., resigned following widespread backlash from a viral video showing him embracing the company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert. The footage was captured on the venue's jumbotron at Gillette Stadium and quickly circulated online, drawing public and media attention, especially after Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin made a joking comment about the couple. Astronomer emphasized its commitment to upholding values and accountability, noting that Byron's conduct did not meet the company's standards. Pete DeJoy, the company’s cofounder and chief product officer, has been appointed as interim CEO while a search for Byron's successor is underway. The incident has sparked speculation and an internal investigation into the matter, with the company refraining from commenting further on Cabot's employment status. Concert venues typically warn attendees about filming, as Gillette Stadium does, which contributed to the video’s public exposure.