CEO Andy Byron of Astronomer resigned following a viral video showing him cuddling with female employee Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. The board of directors accepted his resignation after the incident raised concerns about accountability and conduct. Astronomer, a data infrastructure company, stated they are committed to upholding their values and culture. Byron's resignation occurred alongside the announcement of a formal investigation into the incident. The company aims to continue supporting customers with data and AI solutions despite the unexpected public attention arising from the incident.
The married Byron was seen at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts with Kristin Cabot, his company's human resources chief. The two were seen cuddling as singer Chris Martin put the cameras on couples in the crowd.
Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. 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.
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