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2 hours ago
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Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon Resigns After Coldplay Kiss Cam Fiasco
Andy Byron, the CEO of data tech company Astronomer, has officially resigned from his position. This follows the widespread backlash after being identified in a viral video from a Coldplay concert. The incident, which played out on the venue's 'Kiss Cam,' prompted an internal investigation and public statements from the company. Did Andy Bryon resign after Coldplay kiss cam drama? Andy Bryon has resigned from his position as CEO of Astronomer, following widespread online attention after a video from a Coldplay concert went viral. On July 19, Astronomer released a formal statement on both X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn stating that Byron had submitted his resignation and that the board had accepted it. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,' the company wrote. They added, 'As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.' In the same announcement, Astronomer stated that Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO. Meanwhile, the board will conduct a search for Byron's successor. The company added, 'While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.' The video was taken during the band's July 16 performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It showed a man and a woman abruptly pulling away from each other after appearing on the venue's 'Kiss Cam.' Coldplay's Chris Martin addressed the moment with a remark from the stage. He said, 'Uh oh! What? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The footage quickly gained traction online. On July 18, as reported by The New York Times, Astronomer confirmed that the individuals seen in the video were Byron and the company's Chief People Officer. Following that revelation, the company announced that Byron had been placed on leave and that an internal investigation was underway. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon Resigns After Coldplay Kiss Cam Fiasco appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
UAE Moments
3 hours ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Astronomer CEO Steps Down After Coldplay Cam Clip Goes Viral
Andy Byron, the now former CEO of New York-based tech company Astronomer, has officially resigned after a kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert went viral. The video showed him embracing colleague Kristin Cabot, who's also the company's Chief People Officer. The clip, caught on the big screen at Gillette Stadium, sparked a flood of online chatter and internal buzz that eventually led to Byron stepping down. Astronomer Responds In a post on social media, Astronomer's board said it accepted Byron's resignation and is now on the hunt for a new CEO. They also cleared up a few rumors—mainly that Byron hasn't made any official public statement, despite what some posts online claim. The company even had to fact-check internet sleuths who misidentified a third person in the video. (No, that wasn't who you thought it was.) New CEO (For Now) Astronomer named Pete DeJoy, co-founder and current Chief Product Officer, as interim CEO. Meanwhile, Byron's LinkedIn account went private and his name disappeared from the leadership page—though he still shows up on the board list. Company Stance on the Drama Astronomer made it clear: 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability—and recently, that standard was not met.' The company, which works in AI and data solutions, admitted they probably became more 'publicly known' overnight—but their mission, they say, hasn't changed.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resignation Amid Coldplay Fiasco Explained
Andy Byron, the CEO of data tech company Astronomer, has officially resigned from his position. This follows the widespread backlash after being identified in a viral video from a Coldplay concert. The incident, which played out on the venue's 'Kiss Cam,' prompted an internal investigation and public statements from the company. Andy Bryon resigns as CEO after Coldplay drama Andy Bryon has resigned from his position as CEO of Astronomer, following widespread online attention after a video from a Coldplay concert went viral. On July 19, Astronomer released a formal statement on both X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn stating that Byron had submitted his resignation and that the board had accepted it. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,' the company wrote. They added, 'As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.' In the same announcement, Astronomer stated that Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO. Meanwhile, the board will conduct a search for Byron's successor. The company added, 'While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.' The video was taken during the band's July 16 performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It showed a man and a woman abruptly pulling away from each other after appearing on the venue's 'Kiss Cam.' Coldplay's Chris Martin addressed the moment with a remark from the stage. He said, 'Uh oh! What? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The footage quickly gained traction online. On July 18, as reported by The New York Times, Astronomer confirmed that the individuals seen in the video were Byron and the company's Chief People Officer. Following that revelation, the company announced that Byron had been placed on leave and that an internal investigation was underway. The post Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resignation Amid Coldplay Fiasco Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After Astronomer CEO 'Kiss Cam' scandal, Cold Play's Chris Martin tells crowd: Please, if you haven't ...
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has issued a lighthearted warning for the fans who come to attend the Coldplay concert after the recent 'Kiss Cam' scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and company's HR head Kristin Cabot. The incident, which inadvertently exposed the pair in a compromising moment, has clearly left an impression on the band's stage presence. According to a report by CNN, during a recent performance, Martin addressed the crowd with playfully cautioning them about the unexpected appearances on the big screen. Cold Play's Chris Martin has a playful warning for people coming to Coldplay concert During Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour stop at Camp Randall Stadium in Wisconsin, Martin addressed the crowd ahead of the jumbotron segment, saying, 'We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd… How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen. So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now!' The comment made by Matrin drew both laughter and applause from the audience with many interpreting it as a cheeky nod to the recent Coldplaygate scandal. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'Kiss Cam' controversy On July 16, 2025, Andy Byron was seen with Kristin Cabot on the 'kiss cam' screen at a Coldplay concert. Realizing the two are on big screen, the duo quickly ducked out of the camera view, prompting Coldplay's Chris Martin to say 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy'. The video soon went viral on the internet with many users posting memes, accusations, and speculations about the viral incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo After the viral scandal, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,' the company said in a statement. It further added 'The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.' Pete DeJoy named interim Astronomer CEO Astronomer has appointed Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. DeJoy co-founded the data company in 2017. He was appointed VP of Product in January 2023 and was raised to Chief Product Officer in February 2025. As per his LinkedIn profile, Pete DeJoy has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics from Bowdoin College in Maine. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Astronomer Announces New Interim CEO After Andy Byron Caught on Coldplay Kiss Cam With Kristin Cabot
Astronomer has announced a temporary replacement for CEO Andy Byron and confirmed he was put on leave in the wake of the viral Coldplay cheating scandal. The company shared a statement confirming the news to Us Weekly on Friday, July 18. 'Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO given Andy Byron has been placed on leave,' the statement read. 'We will share more details as appropriate in the coming days.' Andy, 50, and Kristin Cabot were caught cuddling up to one another by the kiss cam during Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. Andy, who according to multiple reports, is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, immediately dropped his arms from Cabot's waist and ducked away from the camera when he noticed that they were on the Jumbotron, while Cabot covered her face with her hands and turned around. 'Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You're OK. Oh, what? Either they're having an affair, or they're very shy,' Coldplay frontman Chris Martin told the audience. 'I'm not quite sure what to do. Holy s***. I hope we didn't do something bad.' Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's Wife Reportedly Changes Facebook Name Following Coldplay Concert Scandal Us Weekly reached out to Astronomer, Andy and Cabot for comment. Two days after the footage of the moment went viral, sparking countless memes, reactions from celebrities and even fake statements from the players involved, Astronomer broke its silence with a statement on Friday. 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,' the software company's statement, which was shared via LinkedIn, read. 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' The company also confirmed that Byron, who was appointed CEO in 2023, has not 'put out any statement' regarding the scandal despite speculation. Cabot was hired to work for Astronomer in November 2024. Andy praised the human resources executive in a press release at the time. 'At Astronomer, our people are the most valuable asset in helping our customers do more to gain a competitive advantage with their data,' he said. 'Kristin's exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory.' He continued, 'She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.' What Is Astronomer? All About the Company After CEO Is Spotted Allegedly Cheating at Coldplay Concert Meanwhile, Cabot said she felt 'energized' to work with Andy's team. 'I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy,' she shared in a statement. 'There are plenty of companies out there where a leadership team doesn't recognize the value that a strong people leader and people team can bring to a company. It's not just about benefits or catered lunches. There's so much more to it, and I was energized in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here.' Solve the daily Crossword
