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Economic Times
19-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Andy Byron resigns: Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam' video
Agencies Astronomer CEO Andy Byron-HR Head Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned from his position in the wake of a viral video from a Coldplay concert, the data operations company said in a statement on July 19. He had been placed on leave less than a day company said in a statement on X that "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted it." "The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO." 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. Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and… — Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 19, 2025 During Coldplay's July 16 show at Gillette Stadium, a Kiss Cam segment caught Byron and Cabot smiling and swaying together. When they realized they were on screen, Byron ducked and Cabot covered her face. Frontman Chris Martin joked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' and the moment quickly racked up millions of views online. Astronomer's Board of Directors earlier said Byron's conduct fell short of the company's standards for accountability. They accepted his resignation and appointed cofounder Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. DeJoy will lead the search for a permanent successor while also serving as Chief Product an official statement, Astronomer reaffirmed its commitment to customers and its Astro DataOps platform. 'Our product and our work for our customers have not changed,' the company said, noting its continued leadership in modern analytics and production AI Kiss Cam video, dubbed 'ColdplayGate' by social media, generated memes and betting pools on platforms like Kalshi. It also revived past reports of Byron's management style, including a 2018 profile alleging a toxic work environment at his previous company. Astronomer, valued at over $1.2 billion after a May 2025 funding round, now faces renewed scrutiny over leadership and workplace culture.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andy Byron resigns: Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam' video
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned from his position in the wake of a viral video from a Coldplay concert, the data operations company said in a statement on July 19. He had been placed on leave less than a day earlier. The company said in a statement on X that "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted it." Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Digital Marketing Healthcare Finance Artificial Intelligence Technology Leadership Public Policy healthcare Design Thinking Operations Management Management others Data Science CXO Others Data Analytics MCA Product Management Cybersecurity Degree MBA Data Science Project Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details "The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO." 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. Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and… — Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 19, 2025 During Coldplay's July 16 show at Gillette Stadium, a Kiss Cam segment caught Byron and Cabot smiling and swaying together. When they realized they were on screen, Byron ducked and Cabot covered her face. Frontman Chris Martin joked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' and the moment quickly racked up millions of views online. Live Events Astronomer's Board of Directors earlier said Byron's conduct fell short of the company's standards for accountability. They accepted his resignation and appointed cofounder Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. DeJoy will lead the search for a permanent successor while also serving as Chief Product Officer. In an official statement, Astronomer reaffirmed its commitment to customers and its Astro DataOps platform. 'Our product and our work for our customers have not changed,' the company said, noting its continued leadership in modern analytics and production AI workflows. The Kiss Cam video, dubbed 'ColdplayGate' by social media, generated memes and betting pools on platforms like Kalshi. It also revived past reports of Byron's management style, including a 2018 profile alleging a toxic work environment at his previous company. Astronomer, valued at over $1.2 billion after a May 2025 funding round, now faces renewed scrutiny over leadership and workplace culture . Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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Business Standard
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Caught on concert cam: Astronomer CEO, HR chief spotted in Coldplay clip
A Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, turned into an international spectacle for tech firm Astronomer and its CEO, Andy Byron. A spontaneous moment on the venue's 'kiss cam' cast the spotlight on Byron and the company's HR chief — triggering office affair rumours and a firestorm of social media reactions. Eşini, konserde insan kaynakları müdürüyle aldatan Astronomer şirketinin CEO'su Andy Byron, dev ekran kameralarına yakalandı. — Daily Hintiye (@DailyHintiye) July 18, 2025 During the Coldplay concert on Wednesday, the stadium's cam zoomed in on the duo enjoying the show together. The pair, Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, were seen standing together. As the camera lingered, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped, 'Oh, look at these two. Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Reacting to the surprise, Byron ducked out of sight while Cabot shielded her face. Within hours, the moment — which the internet users are now calling 'Coldplaygate' — became one of the internet's top viral clips. The video, posted on TikTok and X, amassed millions of views by the morning. Who is Andy Byron? Andy Byron ascended to the CEO role at Astronomer, a New York-based data software company known for its Astro DataOps platform, in July 2023. Prior to Astronomer, Byron held executive leadership positions at several enterprise software firms, including Lacework, Cybereason, and Fuze, where he was instrumental in scaling revenues from approximately $20 million to over $100 million. Newsweek reported that the private data infrastructure company achieved 'unicorn' status in 2022, reaching a valuation of at least $1 billion. The firm has since relocated its headquarters to New York City. Before joining his current role, Andy Byron was with Lacework, where he served as President from June 2019 to November 2022, and later continued as an Advisor until May 2023. Between 2017 and 2019, Byron held the role of Chief Revenue Officer at Cybereason. His earlier career also includes serving as President and Chief Operating Officer at Fuze, along with positions at Vericenter and BMC Software. Byron, 50, is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, an educator. The couple resides in Massachusetts with their two children. Astronomer itself has grown into a high-profile startup with an estimated valuation between $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion as of its latest funding round, making Byron a significant stakeholder in the tech industry. Who is Kristin Cabot? Kristin Cabot joined Astronomer as Chief People Officer in November 2024. With a background in talent management and leadership at high-growth tech companies, she was brought on to foster company culture and align 'people strategy' with Astronomer's ambitious business plans.
