Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, is placed on administrative leave

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Astronomer, the company specializing in data orchestration solutions, announced that its CEO, Andy Byron, has been placed on administrative leave with immediate effect, following the circulation of a viral video recorded during a Coldplay concert.

Along with Byron, the Director of Human Resources, Kristin Cabot, was also administratively suspended. According to the company, the Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation to clarify the facts.

So far, Astronomer has not issued any further public statements regarding the content of the video or possible links to the company's internal management.

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