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Will Astronomer CEO Andy Byron RESIGN After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal? Netizens Say ‘If Any Man Ever Cheats In Future…’

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is on leave after a viral Coldplay concert video with HR chief Kristin Cabot sparked an internal investigation. Reports suggest both are negotiating their resignations amid growing online backlash.

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The tech world is buzzing after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron found himself in the middle of a storm. A video of him sharing an intimate moment with HR chief Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert has gone viral, pushing the company into an unexpected spotlight. In response, Astronomer has confirmed that Byron has been placed on leave. Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will step in as interim CEO while the board investigates the matter.

According to Axios, both Byron and Cabot are currently negotiating their resignations and potential compensation packages following the scandal. The board has promised a thorough probe into the alleged affair and its implications on company policies, including workplace ethics.

How Netizens Are Reacting Online Amid Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resignation Reports

Amid leave and resignation reports of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, online reactions continue to surface. Many are calling it Karma and talking about people cheating. 

Check out some of the latest reactions:

“Two different scenarios but same outcome - The face you make when you get caught 🤭🤣”

“Life lesson Coldplay concert can be injurious to your love life.”

“I pray to Allah if any man ever cheats in future, may the universe expose him like astronomer CEO.”

“Now, when you see an undeserving hire or a deserving promotion, you know they have been to.”

“What's the use of POSH-like initiatives when the HR head herself is involved with the CEO?”

“The Simpsons warned us about Kristin Cabot & Andy Byron YEARS ago 😳💔”

“There is a new term for people who get hit massively by karma. It’s called you have been Coldplayed.”

Internet Predicts Byron’s Resignation

Speculation about Andy Byron’s future as Astronomer CEO has skyrocketed since the footage surfaced. Betting platform Kalshi claims there’s over a 70% chance that Byron will step down in the wake of the scandal. While Astronomers’ board has yet to confirm any final decision, the ongoing media storm is creating pressure for swift action.

Byron, who has been with Astronomer since July 2023, is facing intense scrutiny over how this incident has affected the company’s corporate image. For a fast-growing tech firm, the fallout from such a controversy can be damaging, especially when both top leadership and HR ethics are under question.

Now, let’s wait to see whether Byron will officially resign or face disciplinary action. For now, the scandal has left a dent in the company’s reputation, and they are doing everything to handle the damage.