In a shocking turn of events, Andy Byron, CEO of the tech firm Astronomer, has stepped down after a video of him hugging a female co-worker surfaced online. The incident took place during a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where the pair was seen on a giant screen before they swiftly ducked out of view.
Following the viral clip, which garnered millions of views, the company announced that Byron's resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors. In their statement, Astronomer emphasized the importance of maintaining values and accountability within their leadership team.
The woman in the video was identified as Kristin Cabot, the company's chief people officer, and both individuals' involvement is under investigation. Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, light-heartedly remarked on the situation during the concert, suggesting they might be hiding due to shyness or something more scandalous.
Astronomer plans to search for a new CEO while their chief product officer steps in as interim leader. This incident highlights how quickly corporate decisions can shift in the wake of social media exposure.
Following the viral clip, which garnered millions of views, the company announced that Byron's resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors. In their statement, Astronomer emphasized the importance of maintaining values and accountability within their leadership team.
The woman in the video was identified as Kristin Cabot, the company's chief people officer, and both individuals' involvement is under investigation. Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, light-heartedly remarked on the situation during the concert, suggesting they might be hiding due to shyness or something more scandalous.
Astronomer plans to search for a new CEO while their chief product officer steps in as interim leader. This incident highlights how quickly corporate decisions can shift in the wake of social media exposure.
