Entertainment7/19/2025β€’NYT

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Video at Coldplay Concert Exposes Alleged Affair

Andy Byron, the CEO of a prominent astronomy organization, has resigned following the surfacing of a video that allegedly exposed an extramarital affair. The video, captured during a Coldplay concert, showed Byron in an intimate embrace with a woman who was not his wife. The incident sparked widespread discussion and controversy online, with many questioning the ethical implications of the CEO's actions. In response, Byron issued a statement acknowledging the video and resigning from his position, citing the need to "focus on [his] personal life." The astronomy organization's board of directors has accepted Byron's resignation and announced that they will be conducting a search for a new CEO to lead the company forward. The incident has highlighted the impact that personal scandals can have on the professional lives of prominent individuals, particularly those in leadership roles.

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