Astronomer has officially confirmed the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Andy Byron, days after a viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert ignited a wave of online backlash and internal review.
In a statement posted Friday on X (formerly Twitter), the company acknowledged that its leadership standards had not been upheld and confirmed that Byron had tendered his resignation. The Board of Directors has accepted it.
Image: Official statement shared by Astronomer via X, July 19, 2025
“Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,” the company wrote. “The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.”
Astronomer reiterated its long-standing values and commitment to accountability:
Referencing the recent media attention surrounding the CEO, the company added:
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