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Astronomer CEO Resigns Following Viral Kiss Cam Incident

With Pete DeJoy serving as interim CEO, Astronomer’s board pursues a formal inquiry into executive conduct

Astronomer CEO resigns after kiss cam scandal
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert.
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium on June 6, 2025, in Las Vegas. At their first concert since a viral kiss cam moment sparked controversy and a tech CEO’s resignation, Coldplay’s Martin gave fans a playful warning: “We’re going to use our cameras.”
Kristin is married to Andrew Cabot, the owner of Privateer Rum.

Overview

  • Andy Byron tendered his resignation on July 19, which the board accepted after concluding his conduct fell short of company standards
  • On July 18, both Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a board-led investigation
  • Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO as the search for a permanent successor gets underway
  • Speculation that Byron might sue Coldplay or event organizers has circulated online but no legal action has been filed
  • Astronomer says its DataOps and AI software operations continue uninterrupted under interim leadership