Astronomer CEO placed on leave after viral concert clip

US tech firm Astronomer has placed CEO Andy Byron on leave following a viral video from a Coldplay concert showing a man and woman embracing and then ducking away when shown on the big screen. Online speculation linked the pair to Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, according to BBC.

In a statement, Astronomer confirmed an internal investigation and reaffirmed its commitment to leadership accountability. Co-founder Pete DeJoy has been appointed interim CEO. The company clarified that no official statements were made by Byron and that no other employees were involved.