Following a “kiss cam” incident at a Coldplay concert in July, Kristin Cabot, formerly Astronomer’s chief people officer, filed for divorce from her husband on August 13th. The divorce proceedings are ongoing, with a scheduling conference set for November 26th. The incident, which involved Cabot embracing then-CEO Andy Byron during the performance, prompted Byron’s resignation shortly after, followed by Cabot’s exit from the company. In response to the situation, Astronomer hired Gwyneth Paltrow for a satirical advertisement to promote their company.
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In the wake of the viral Coldplay concert video scandal, Astronomer’s Head of Human Resources, Kristin Cabot, has resigned. This follows the resignation of former CEO Andy Byron, who was identified in the video that showed a pair hiding from the camera during the concert. While the company has not confirmed the identities, it launched a “formal investigation” and released statements about the matter, referencing the intense media attention it has received. The incident has led to significant online scrutiny and widespread discussion, with the video amassing millions of views across multiple platforms.
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Following a viral video from a Coldplay concert, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave. Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is now serving as interim CEO, according to a company statement. The board of directors has initiated a formal investigation into the matter, after Byron was seen on a Jumbotron screen embracing an employee. The company also addressed misinformation that circulated on the internet after the video went viral.
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