Overview

• Kristin Cabot stepped down as Astronomer’s HR chief on July 25 during a board-led inquiry into undisclosed executive relationships.
• The board launched a formal probe following a Kiss-Cam video at a July 16 Coldplay concert showing CEO Andy Byron with his subordinate.
• Co-founder Pete DeJoy was appointed interim CEO on July 19 and is overseeing the search for a permanent successor.
• Media outlets report that Byron privately transferred as much as $40,000 to an OnlyFans creator, intensifying scrutiny of his conduct.
• Astronomer faces heightened reputational risk and is working to reaffirm compliance and governance standards under social media pressure.