Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns following viral Coldplay concert video
The company said Mr Byron had resigned and the board had accepted it. A search for a new CEO will begin soon.
In a statement, Astronomer said: 'As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.'
It added: 'The board will begin a search for our next chief executive as co-founder and chief product officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.' Two executives who were caught having an alleged affair at a Coldplay concert have been placed on administrative leave. Pic: Instaagraace via TikTok
Tech firm chief executive Andy Byron and a colleague went viral after a video from a Coldplay concert in Boston on 16 July showed them arm in arm during a crowd kiss cam.
Appearing to joke about the scene, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin commented during the show: 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.'
The moment quickly gained traction online, racking up millions of views and prompting widespread speculation about the identities of those involved.
While Astronomer previously said Mr Byron had been placed on leave, the company stopped short of confirming whether he was the man seen in the video. The pair immediately tried to hide their identities, and failed miserably. Pic: Instaagraace via TikTok
In a statement posted to X on Friday, the company said: 'The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly.'
Astronomer also clarified that another named staff member had not attended the event and that 'no other employees were in the video.'
Mr Byron has not commented publicly, despite a fake statement purporting to be from him circulating online.
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