Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave following a viral video showing him on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert.
The incident, which occurred during a July 2025 event, has sparked significant attention online, prompting the company to initiate an internal review.
Byron's leave is effective immediately, and Astronomer has appointed an interim CEO while the investigation continues. The company emphasized its commitment to maintaining a professional workplace culture but declined to provide further details on the matter.