What started as a lighthearted moment at a Coldplay concert quickly escalated into a public relations crisis for tech executive Andy Byron, CEO of data infrastructure firm Astronomer.
A viral video from the concert appeared to capture Byron in an intimate moment with Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, sparking allegations of a workplace affair that has drawn intense scrutiny online.
Coldplay’s ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Turns Controversial
The incident unfolded earlier this week during Coldplay’s performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. As frontman Chris Martin interacted with the crowd, the stadium’s Kiss Cam zoomed in on a couple, later identified as Byron and Cabot, caught in what seemed to be a romantic embrace. The two quickly attempted to hide their faces as laughter rippled through the crowd.
The CEO of one of the largest tech companies in the world was just caught on camera having an affair with his head of HR 🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/dv13Xg2SDv
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 17, 2025
“Oh what,” Chris Martin, Coldplay’s singer, said from the stage. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”
Social Media Identifies the Couple
After the video circulated on social media, users were quick to identify the man as Andy Byron, 50, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron and lives in Northborough, Massachusetts, with their two children. Kristin Cabot is also reportedly married.
The revelation that the two hold senior roles at the same company, Byron as CEO and Cabot as Chief People Officer, fueled backlash, raising questions about workplace boundaries and professional conduct.
The power dynamics involved have intensified public criticism, given that Cabot reports to Byron.
Comments on social media suggested that the situation may involve more than just personal misconduct.
One post claimed the couple brought along a recently promoted junior employee to ‘cover for their tryst’ during the concert.
Some users alleged that internal discussions within Astronomer point to a deeper problem related to workplace culture and ethics.
What’s at Stake?
Astronomer, a private data infrastructure firm valued at over $1 billion, relocated its headquarters to New York City in 2023. Byron, who previously held executive roles at Lacework, Cybereason, Fuze, and BMC Software, took over as CEO in July 2023.
The company has not released an official statement, but the viral controversy is likely to trigger internal reviews and raise concerns over corporate governance, ethics, and HR practices, especially given the involvement of its top leadership.
With reputations, relationships, and potentially the company’s culture at stake, Astronomer faces pressure to address the situation transparently.
As online speculation continues and employees reportedly react internally, observers are watching closely to see how the firm handles the fallout from a moment that has turned from a concert romance to a corporate scandal.
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