Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned, the company announced on Saturday, following a video of him canoodling with HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts that went viral. The decision comes after both were placed on leave earlier this week.
Byron, who has led Astronomer since 2023, and Cabot joined as head of HR in 2024, were widely criticized for the public display of affection during the concert. In an announcement about Cabot’s hiring, Byron had praised her leadership skills, saying they would be crucial to the company’s growth.
Astronomer attempted to downplay the controversy on Saturday, stating that its product and work for customers remained unchanged despite the scrutiny. The company emphasized its commitment to values and culture, which were not met by Byron’s actions.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/19/coldplay-couple-ceo-andy-byron-resigns