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Astronomer Launches Investigation and Sidelines CEO After Viral Kiss Cam Incident

The company’s board has placed Andy Byron on administrative leave to assess ethics and accountability issues raised by the Coldplay concert footage.

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

  • The board opened a formal investigation on July 18 and put CEO Andy Byron on administrative leave pending its findings.
  • Video of Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot on a kiss cam at Gillette Stadium on July 16 went viral, drawing millions of views.
  • Neither executive has issued a public statement, and a purported apology attributed to Byron was confirmed to be fabricated.
  • Social media users expressed sympathy for Byron’s wife and criticized the executives for blurring professional and personal boundaries.
  • Astronomer now faces intensified scrutiny over leadership conduct and workplace ethics as the inquiry continues.