US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

A US tech firm has positioned its CEO on depart after an enormous display embrace at a Coldplay live performance – rumoured to contain two of its staff – went viral.Within the clip, which initially appeared on a large display at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, two persons are seen with their arms wrapped round one another.When their faces seem for hundreds to see, the person and lady abruptly duck and conceal from the digital camera.Stories that each are executives on the firm Astronomer and rumours of an affair sparked by the band chief’s remark, then unfold on-line. Late on Friday, the corporate confirmed on X that its CEO Andy Byron had been positioned on depart.The video of the pair swaying to music, then shortly attempting to cover exploded on the web after the live performance on Wednesday night time. Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, after seeing the pair disguise, stated to the gang: “Both they’re having an affair, or they’re simply very shy.”The preliminary video posted to TikTok acquired hundreds of thousands of views. It was then shared throughout platforms, become memes and made enjoyable of on tv programmes. Two days after the web grew to become inundated with chatter concerning the embrace, Astronomer put out an announcement asserting an investigation into the matter, with out specifying the video. “Astronomer is dedicated to the values and tradition which have guided us since our founding,” the assertion learn. “Our leaders are anticipated to set the usual in each conduct and accountability. The Board of Administrators has initiated a proper investigation into this matter and we may have extra particulars to share very shortly.”Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has been appointed interim CEO.The person within the video is rumoured in a number of reviews to be Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who has been with the corporate since July 2023. Mr Byron himself has not confirmed his id within the video. The lady was recognized on-line as Kristin Cabot, the corporate’s chief individuals officer, who has been with Astronomer since November 2024. She has not confirmed her id both. The BBC has been unable to verify the identities of the individuals within the video.Astronomer’s assertion added that Mr Byron had not launched a private assertion, and that reviews saying in any other case had been incorrect. It additionally stated no different staff had been within the video.Pretend statements from Mr Byron went viral on Thursday.