Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned from the company amid an affair with his company's chief people officer at a Coldplay concert. Astronomer, the technology company that faced backlash after its CEO was allegedly caught in an affair at a Coldplay concert, said the CEO has resigned, the company announced Saturday.

Two people embracing at a Coldplay concert July 16 abruptly broke apart and hid when a kiss camera panned to them.

The controversy erupted after Byron and Cabot were caught sharing a warm hug on the big screen during the concert of the famous music band, Coldplay. As the camera was focused on the crowd, it captured the couple in a cosy moment,