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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Steps Down After Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Catches Him Embracing Colleague

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Andy Byron resigned after a viral kiss cam video led to a formal investigation and administrative leave, highlighting workplace ethics concerns at the billion-dollar AI firm Astronomer.

  • Andy Byron has resigned as CEO of Astronomer, and the Board of Directors has accepted his resignation.
  • Astronomer launched an investigation into Byron's relationship after a viral video surfaced, placing him on leave.
  • Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, remarked on the situation, saying, 'Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy.'
  • The video gained millions of views during a concert, showing Byron and a colleague trying to hide on the kiss cam.
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The leader of the American company Astronomer made the decision to resign following the broadcast of a video showing him in the company of a colleague in an unprofessional context at a Coldplay concert.

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The "Kiss Cam" and a Coldplay fan expose the affair of the boss of a tech company with a colleague. The ridicule follows in different ways.

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ikon.mn broke the news in on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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