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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Kiss Cam Scandal

A formal Board probe into the Coldplay kiss cam video continues under interim CEO Pete DeJoy with HR chief Kristin Cabot on leave.

Astronomer CEO Andrew Byron and Kristin Cabot, who is Astronomer’s “Chief People Officer.”
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and a female colleague did not want to be seen as they appeared on a kiss-cam at a Coldplay concert.
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Overview

  • Andy Byron tendered his resignation on July 19 after being placed on leave following the viral kiss cam clip at Gillette Stadium.
  • Cofounder Pete DeJoy was appointed interim CEO as the Board’s formal investigation into the incident proceeds.
  • Kristin Cabot remains on leave while the probe examines allegations of improper conduct between senior executives.
  • Astronomer’s official channels confirmed that apology statements circulating online were fake and not issued by Byron.
  • Byron’s wife deactivated her social media profiles in the wake of the scandal, underscoring its personal and professional fallout.