Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Viral Video of Him and HR Head on Concert Jumbotron

The company’s board of directors accepted Byron’s resignation on July 19.
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Andy Byron has officially stepped down as CEO of Astronomer, a New York-based data software company, after a widely circulated video from a Coldplay concert drew scrutiny over his conduct with a company executive.

The company’s board of directors accepted Byron’s resignation on Saturday and announced that cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO. A formal search for Byron’s permanent replacement is underway.

Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.