Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Video

CBS Boston

Updated on: July 21, 2025

The technology company Astronomer said its CEO, Andy Byron, has resigned after he was shown embracing a woman on a screen during a Coldplay concert.

Astronomer's board of directors accepted the resignation Saturday, saying it will begin a search for a replacement. The company said Friday that it launched a formal investigation into Byron after the video of him went viral online.

"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," the New York company said in a statement on Saturday.

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