Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Steps Down After Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Catches Him Embracing Colleague
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Andy Byron resigned as CEO of Astronomer after a kiss cam video went viral with over 30 million views, prompting company investigation and public backlash.
- Andy Byron, Chief Executive Officer of Astronomer, resigned after a kiss-cam incident at a Coldplay concert in Gillette Stadium.
- Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin jokingly suggested the couple on the kiss-cam were 'having an affair or they're really shy'.
- Astronomer stated they are 'committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding', and Byron's resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors.
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Video With HR Head Kristin Cabot at Coldplay Concert Sparks Controversy | 🌎 LatestLY
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned from his post after his video with the company’s head HR, Kristin Cabot, during the Coldplay concert went viral across social media platforms. 🌎 Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Video With HR Head Kristin Cabot at Coldplay Concert Sparks Controversy.
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Tech company CEO resigns after video captured at Coldplay concert goes viral
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc., according to a statement posted on LinkedIn by the company Saturday.
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