Andy Byron resigned as CEO of Astronomer Inc after being placed on leave due to a viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert. A video showed Byron and Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer, captured on the kiss cam, leading to speculation about an affair as both are married. The company released a statement emphasizing a commitment to values and accountability, indicating that leadership standards were not met. Pete DeJoy has been appointed as interim CEO while the company searches for Byron's successor.
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.
The short video clip shows Mr Byron and Ms Cabot as captured on the kiss cam at Gillette Stadium during a Coldplay concert.
The incident sent the internet into overdrive with speculation about an affair between the two previous unknowns, both of whom are married.
Pete DeJoy, Astronomer's cofounder and chief product officer, has been tapped as interim CEO while the company conducts a search for Byron's successor.
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