(CNN) — Astronomer, the tech firm that discovered itself launched into the general public eye after its CEO Andy Byron was noticed on a Jumbotron video at a Coldplay live performance earlier this week embracing an worker, introduced that Byron has been positioned on depart.
Astronomer’s cofounder and chief product officer Pete DeJoy is now serving as interim CEO, the corporate mentioned in an announcement Friday evening.
The New York-based firm earlier Friday issued an announcement in regards to the matter through LinkedIn.
“Our leaders are anticipated to set the usual in each conduct and accountability,” the assertion mentioned partially, including that the corporate’s board of administrators “has initiated a proper investigation into this matter and we can have further particulars to share very shortly.”
The assertion additionally addressed incorrect data circulating on the web within the day following the video’s launch, together with a misidentification of a 3rd individual seen within the clip, and a parody X account that falsely claimed to have an announcement from the CEO.
Byron was noticed on a Jumbotron display at a Coldplay live performance at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, embracing Kristin Cabot, the corporate’s chief individuals officer, who oversees the group’s human sources.
Coldplay was performing “The Jumbotron Music” when the digicam turned to a person and lady cuddling as they watched the stage. The 2 shortly separated and tried to cover their faces, with the person ducking down, once they observed they have been on an enormous display on the venue.
“Whoa, take a look at these two,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped. “Both they’re having an affair or they’re simply very shy.”
CNN has reached out to a consultant for Coldplay for remark.
The video shortly went viral and web sleuths have been the primary to determine Byron and Cabot. Social media has been so invested that there are actually a slew of memes and comedic movies poking enjoyable on the incident.
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