Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, resigned on Saturday (July 19, 2025). This followed a viral video from a Coldplay concert. The video showed Byron with HR Head Kristin Cabot. Pete DeJoy, co-founder, is now interim CEO. The Board accepted Byron’s resignation. Cabot remains Chief People Officer. DeJoy co-founded Astronomer in 2017. His appointment raises questions about the company's future leadership.