The leadership crisis at tech startup Astronomer has deepened. Days after CEO Andy Byron resigned following a viral video of a ‘kiss cam’ moment at a Coldplay concert, the company’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has also stepped down from her role.

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“Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer, she has resigned,” a company spokesperson confirmed to CNBC on Thursday. The company did not provide further details on the circumstances of her departure.

Cabot’s exit follows closely on the heels of CEO Andy Byron’s resignation, which came after a social media firestorm erupted over a now-infamous clip showing the married CEO and Cabot appearing on a ‘kiss cam’ during a Coldplay concert. In the video, the two were seen embracing and then hurriedly hiding their faces when they realized they were on the big screen — an awkward moment that was amplified when Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

The video, captured by a concertgoer, quickly exploded online, racking up over 100 million views. In response to the controversy, Astronomer initially placed Byron on leave pending an internal investigation, but just days later announced his resignation. Pete DeJoy, the company’s co-founder and chief product officer, has stepped in as interim CEO.

Astronomer, which specialises in AI and data analytics solutions, acknowledged the public scrutiny in a recent statement. “The awareness about our company changed overnight,” the firm said. “But we remain focused on what we do best: solving real-world AI challenges for our clients.”

The dual departures of both the CEO and HR head have raised questions about workplace boundaries and governance at fast-growing tech startups. Meanwhile, the company’s leadership search continues under a cloud of unwanted attention.