Tag: Andy Byron

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot Resign After Viral Coldplay Concert Video Sparks Controversy

Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, quit after a viral video showed him embracing HR chief Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. The board investigated, citing leadership standards, and both top executives stepped down. The company is now searching for a new CEO.

Coldplay Concert Scandal Puts Astronomer Tech Leaders Under Scrutiny

Astronomer's CEO and HR chief were caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, launching a viral scandal and prompting an internal investigation. The company's vague response and the lack of a personal statement from its CEO have fueled questions around leadership and ethics within the tech industry.