Overview

• Andy Byron formally resigned on July 19, with the board accepting his departure after a viral recording at a Coldplay concert on July 16.
• The kiss-cam footage of Byron embracing HR chief Kristin Cabot at Gillette Stadium prompted a high-profile internal inquiry.
• The board has denied any genuine apology from Byron and clarified the identities of those shown in the viral clip.
• Co-founder and product director Pete DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO, with the board pursuing its formal investigation.
• Astronomer has reaffirmed ethical standards, tightening its conduct policies during the hunt for a permanent CEO.