A recent incident has led to the resignation of the chief executive of US tech firm Astronomer. This follows after a video capturing what appeared to be an affair between Byron and a board colleague, Kristin Cabot, went viral at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Byron, who is married, was seen ducking down in panic during the concert while Cabot shielded her face. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked about the incident, saying either they were having an affair or they were just very shy. Astronomer confirmed the resignation of Byron and acknowledged that its leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.
The incident has garnered millions of views on social media platforms, giving rise to memes discussing the affair and the apparent hypocrisy of an HR representative being involved in a workplace relationship. According to reports, Cabot, who has also been placed on indefinite leave, is also married. While the incident has highlighted the ease with which biometrics and social media can identify individuals, some argue that the couple would have gotten away with it if they hadn’t reacted in the way they did.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/astronomer-ceo-resigns-after-coldplay-concert-video/a-73340531?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
