Tech company Astronomer places CEO Andy Byron, HR chief Kristin Cabot on leave after viral Coldplay scandal

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot - both married - were those identified in the viral video. Byron ducked out of the frame while Cabot covered her face and turned around. Photos: Andy Byron/LinkedIn, Kristin Cabot/LinkedIn

Just hours after Astronomer posted a statement they would launch an investigation in CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot caught in an embrace at a Coldplay concert, it is being reported both have been put on leave pending the investigation.

Axios, citing a source familiar with the situation, first reported the news.