India, July 19 -- Data analytics firm Astronomer has placed its CEO Andy Byron on leave after a viral video from a Coldplay concert sparked public speculation about his affair with HR chief Kristin Cabot. The company later issued a statement on its social media account, announcing that a formal investigation had been initiated.

The data workflow company clarified that both executives remain with the organization and have not been terminated. A formal investigation has been launched by the Board of Directors.

"Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO, given that Andy Byron has been placed on leave... We will share more details as appropriate in the coming days," a spokesperson told PEOPLE magazin...