CNBC AI News, July 19th – Astronomer, a U.S.-based IT firm, is facing an internal crisis after CEO Andy Byron and Chief Human Resources Officer Kristin Carbo were caught on camera in an intimate embrace at a recent concert. The incident, captured and widely circulated on social media, is now under scrutiny by the company’s board.
Axios reports, citing insider sources, that both Byron and Carbo have been placed on leave pending an investigation into the matter.
Both Byron and Carbo are reportedly married. Byron assumed the role of CEO in July 2023, while Carbo joined Astronomer as CHRO in November of last year.
Byron had previously publicly praised Carbo, lauding her leadership skills, professional competence, and suitability for the CHRO position.
The incident occurred at a Coldplay concert in the UK. The couple was filmed embracing, and the footage was prominently displayed on the venue’s large screens for the audience of nearly 60,000. Byron reportedly attempted to evade the camera, while Carbo covered her face.
The band’s frontman, Chris Martin, playfully commented on the situation, quipping that the pair were either “too shy or having an affair, and hopefully we haven’t done anything wrong.”
Following the incident, Byron issued a statement apologizing to his wife, family, and the Astronomer team. However, he also criticized the concert venue’s camera operators for allegedly violating his privacy.
Adding fuel to the fire, Elon Musk weighed in on the controversy, responding to Byron’s apology statement with a “laughing crying” emoji on X. It appears the tech mogul is keenly following the unfolding drama.
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