"Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO," the company said.

Andy Byron, the now-former CEO of the data analytics firm Astronomer, has found himself at the center of an even messier viral firestorm.

Who is Andy Byron married to? Chris Martin accidentally outs Astronomer CEO's alleged affair in viral video At a major event, Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, was unexpectedly filmed alongside a woman who has been alleged to be his rumored partner.

Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon was placed on leave, a company spokesperson told PEOPLE. Earlier this week, a couple was caught on camera together during a Coldplay concert, prompting singer Chris Martin to joke about them having an "affair.

Andy Byron has become an overnight sensation after he was caught on the kiss cam with a female companion at a Coldplay concert - but who is the tech billionaire?