In brief
In an unexpected fallout from a viral moment at a Coldplay concert, Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer of tech company Astronomer, has resigned. This follows the departure of former CEO Andy Byron, who was placed on leave amid an investigation.
The incident captured on the big screen showed Cabot and Byron embracing and attempting to hide from the audience. Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, joked about their apparent shyness, further amplifying the moment as it circulated on social media, transforming into memes and media commentary. Following the event, Astronomer confirmed a formal investigation was underway, which led to Byron's resignation the next day. Pete DeJoy, co-founder and chief product officer, has stepped in as interim CEO and remarked on the unusual level of media attention the company has experienced. In light of these events, DeJoy reassured the audience that Astronomer remains focused on its mission and will navigate through this tumultuous period to build a successful future in data and AI.
