Astronomer Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has resigned from her position, following the departure of CEO Andy Byron who was placed on leave last week. The two were spotted embracing at a Coldplay concert earlier this month, sparking controversy and leading to viral videos online.
Byron had been removed from his LinkedIn account, and his name was no longer publicly listed as the company’s leader, with Pete DeJoy taking over as interim CEO. Astronomer emphasized its commitment to its values and culture in a statement, stating that leaders are expected to set the standard for conduct and accountability.
The controversy surrounding Byron’s behavior has led to concerns about the company’s leadership and values. The data operations company, founded in 2018, has stated that its mission remains unchanged despite recent events.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/business/astronomer-kristin-cabot-resigns-coldplay-video-hnk