Astronomer, the tech company that found itself launched into the public eye after its CEO Andy Byron was spotted on a Jumbotron video at a Coldplay concert earlier this week embracing an employee, announced that Byron has been placed on leave.

Astronomer is investigating CEO Andy Byron, who appeared to embrace the company's HR head, Kristin Cabot, on the "kiss cam" at a Coldplay concert.

Astronomer has addressed the Coldplay concert scandal involving CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot. The company confirmed a formal investigation. Both Byron and Cabot have been placed on leave as discussions about Byron's resignation continue.

The ‘kiss cam’ scandal involving co-executives Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot is complicated by the fact that she’s in charge of their tech company’s human resources