Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, is placed on administrative leave

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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