Astronomer CEO resigns
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Tech executive Andy Byron was caught on a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert embracing a woman reported to be his company's chief human resources officer. The woman in question, Kristin Cabot, has subsequently deleted her LinkedIn profile. Newsweek contacted Astronomer for comment via email on Friday outside regular working hours.
The fallout from a now-viral video featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert continues to generate headlines. The footage, filmed during a 'kiss cam' moment at Gillette Stadium on 16 July,
Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO,” a rep for Astronomer told Page Six late Friday night.
It’s horrible because she is the head of HR! She’s involved in an extramarital affair with the CEO. Basically, how much worse of an HR faux pas could you commit?” Cafaro told The Post.
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"Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO given Andy Byron has been placed on leave," a statement from the company read. The decision came after Byron was spotted hugging a woman, later identified as Kristin Cabot.