CEO Steps Down Following Controversial Coldplay Concert Clip

Written by on July 21, 2025

Andy Byron, CEO of Cincinnati-based tech firm Astronomer Inc., has resigned after a viral video showed him embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert.

The incident, captured on the stadium jumbotron, led to a formal investigation and his initial suspension.

The company cited a failure to meet leadership conduct standards in announcing his departure.

Astronomer CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert | AP News


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