Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has officially resigned following the viral Coldplay “kiss cam” incident, while new photos suggest HR chief Kristin Cabot, also involved, may be married.
Astronomer CEO Steps Down After Viral Scandal
Andy Byron, the CEO of tech company Astronomer, has officially resigned from his position. This comes in the wake of a highly publicised incident at a Coldplay concert in Boston, where he was caught on the kiss cam appearing to get intimate with Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s HR chief.
The video quickly went viral online, leading to widespread speculation and an internal investigation by Astronomer. Both Byron and Cabot were initially placed on leave as the company reviewed the situation.
A company representative confirmed Byron’s departure, stating, “Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.” The statement added that Byron’s resignation was accepted, and a search for the next CEO will now begin.
In the immediate aftermath, Astronomer quickly named Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. DeJoy, who has been with the company for eight years, reportedly showed support for the company by “liking” a LinkedIn post from a former colleague acknowledging the scandal but expressing continued belief in the company beyond the controversy.
New Details Emerge About Kristin Cabot’s Marital Status
Adding another layer to the unfolding drama, a newly resurfaced photograph from May shows Kristin Cabot wearing a wedding ring. In the photo, she is seen with her family, including an apparent husband.
This detail complicates earlier reports that suggested Cabot’s marriage had ended “long ago.” Meanwhile, Byron is known to be married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, who subsequently dropped his last name from her social media and then deactivated her accounts after the kiss cam video went public.
Page Six previously reported that Kristin Cabot divorced her first husband, Kenneth Thornby, in 2022. However, recent speculation links her to Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum.
This connection stems from shared last names, co-ownership of a $2.2 million home purchased just five months ago, and Kristin’s listing as a board member at Andrew’s company. The recent family photo also shows Andrew Cabot wearing a wedding ring.
- Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned following the Coldplay kiss cam scandal.
- The company stated that its leaders must uphold high standards of conduct and accountability.
- Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s HR chief, was seen wearing a wedding ring in a newly surfaced photo, fueling speculation about her marital status.
- Pete DeJoy has been appointed as Astronomer’s interim CEO.
The resignation of Andy Byron marks a significant development in the high-profile corporate scandal that captured public attention. As Astronomer moves forward with a new interim leader, the personal lives of those involved continue to be a subject of intense scrutiny.
