Pete DeJoy stepped into the role of interim CEO after Andy Byron resigned following the circulation of the viral moment at a Coldplay concert last week.

Astronomer's new CEO is speaking out about the Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy, admitting the viral video has raised brand awareness for the tech firm.

Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.

In July 2025, following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert involving Andy Byron, then the CEO of tech company Astronomer ( archived ), an alleged video statement made by his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, began circulating widely on social media.

Country star Luke Bryan referenced the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam incident involving CEO Andy Byron during his July 17 concert, joking about attending with secretaries.

Rahman was referencing the viral incident last week when Coldplay concert cameras caught a company’s CEO and HR ducking when they appear on the ‘kiss cam’, leading to a meme-fest

Here are questions and answers about the kiss cam scandal, the technology and a bit about the practice locally.

Liam Gallagher issued a cheeky response to the recent Coldplay “kiss cam” debacle. Last week, a social media firestorm erupted when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s chief people officer, Kristin Cabot,