Andy Byron, CEO of data startup Astronomer, resigned Friday following viral video footage from a Coldplay concert that sparked online backlash and company investigation. The video, taken at the band’s July 16 performance at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts,

The chief executive officer of tech company Astronomer resigned after being caught on camera hugging his human resources director on a kiss cam during a Coldplay concert.

"I’ve found Andy to be professional, I’ve only ever been on a call with him once. Everyone on the team has praised his leadership to me. So I think this is an unfortunate development that comes as a ...