Paltrow Hired by Astronomer After CEO Scandal
<p><strong>Astronomer Taps Gwyneth Paltrow Amid Leadership Controversy</strong></p><p>In a surprising PR move, data orchestration firm <strong>Astronomer</strong> has enlisted actress <strong>Gwyneth Paltrow</strong> to “answer questions from the internet” following a leadership shake-up. The announcement came just days after CEO <strong>Andy Byron</strong> resigned, amid scrutiny over his appearance at a Coldplay concert with the company’s HR head—raising concerns about workplace ethics.</p><p>Byron’s exit was confirmed in a company statement emphasizing accountability and values, with <strong>Cofounder Pete DeJoy</strong> stepping in as interim CEO.</p><p>Paltrow, formerly married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, features in a promotional video where she calls her role “very temporary,” redirecting attention to Astronomer’s products rather than addressing controversies directly.</p><p>The unconventional move has drawn mixed reactions online—some see it as a clever diversion, while others question the campaign’s sincerity.</p>