Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Placed on Leave Following Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Incident
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Placed on Leave Following Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Incident
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave following the virilization of a video showing him on a ‘kiss cam’ with the company’s head of HR, Kristin Cabot, at a recent Coldplay concert. The incident, which quickly became an internet sensation, prompted the tech firm to issue a statement on Friday, July 18, confirming Byron’s suspension. Pete DeJoy, cofounder and chief product officer, has been appointed interim CEO.
The now-viral footage from a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium captured Byron and Cabot on the jumbotron, appearing to embrace before quickly ducking out of view. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin jokingly questioned their relationship status, fueling the clip’s rapid spread across social media, garnering tens of millions of views and numerous memes.
Astronomer’s board initiated an investigation into the incident earlier on Friday, emphasizing the company’s commitment to its values and culture, and stating that leaders are expected to uphold standards of conduct and accountability. The company also clarified that no other employees were featured in the footage and that Byron had not made any public statements, addressing circulating rumors and fake reports.
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