All We Know About Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot’s Cheating Scandal: His Resignation, Company’s Response, and More

The aftermath of the viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert continues to unravel, drawing in everyone from company executives to family members. In this digest, we break down the latest developments — from Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s viral remark to Kristin Cabot’s personal history, the company’s official response, and the surprising reactions that followed.

1. CEO Andy Byron’s Comment about Kristin Cabot Before the Viral Affair Allegations Came to Light

A viral moment at Coldplay’s Boston concert has unexpectedly thrust Astronomer CEO Andy Byron into the spotlight, igniting online speculation about a possible office affair and triggering scrutiny over his past professional conduct.

Coldplay’s Boston concert appears to have exposed a high-profile tech executive and his rumored mistress after their unusual reaction to the show’s “Kiss Cam” segment caught the audience’s attention.

When the camera panned to the pair, the man ducked down to hide, while the woman turned her face away.

The man was later identified as Andy Byron, CEO of the data orchestration company Astronomer. The woman with him — seen in his embrace — was Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin addressed the moment with humor, telling the crowd, “Uh-oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

As footage of the moment quickly went viral, internet sleuths and social media users began investigating the duo, reigniting public interest in Andy’s 2023 press release about Kristin’s executive appointment.

In the statement, he said, “Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory. She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”

2. HR Rep Kristin Cabot’s Gushing Message to Her Boss Resurfaced

When Kristin was hired as the Chief People Officer at Astronomer, a data orchestration company known for its Astro platform powered by Apache Airflow, she shared her excitement about the new role on LinkedIn. Her LinkedIn accounts are now inaccessible.

However, before deleting her accounts, she gushed, “Incredibly excited to announce I have joined the Astronomer team as Chief People Officer! 🚀” adding, “I have been energized in my conversations with Andy Byron and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here, including aiding our employees’ career development.”

She continued in a follow-up post that is now deleted, “Since joining as Chief People Officer a couple of months ago, I’ve been blown away by the team and the incredible work we’re doing!”

Before joining Astronomer, Kristin was the Vice President of People at Neo4j, a graph database company. In a 2021 blog interview with the company’s CEO, Emil Eifrem, she shared insights about her people-first approach to leadership.

“I have always been able to find interesting pieces in everybody I meet. I really feel like if you give people the time to listen, there are connections that can be made with everyone. What I’ve learned through my personal life and work is about finding that common ground with people and meeting them at their levels [sic] in terms of what is meaningful to them,” Kristin noted.

On her now-deleted LinkedIn account, she also wrote, “I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.” Her empathetic leadership style has earned her praise from former colleagues and made her a standout voice in the world of HR and talent strategy.

3. Was Kristin Cabot Married? — Inside Her Family Life

New information has come to light amid the Kiss Cam scandal involving Andy and Kristin, which unfolded at a recent Coldplay concert earlier this week.

It has been reported that Andy is married to a woman named Megan Carrigan Byron. It was also previously confirmed that Kristin is a recent divorcée.

She was married to Kenneth Thornby according to recently obtained Massachusetts court documents. The pair, who share at least one child, filed for divorce in 2018. Their split was finalized in 2022, with the court ordering Kenneth to pay a lump sum in child support.

Shortly after the Kiss Cam footage went viral, it was unclear whether Kristin had remarried after divorcing Kenneth. However, the Daily Mail has reported that she is, in fact, married to another CEO: Andrew Cabot, who also serves as COO of Privateer Rum.

The distillery has been in Andrew’s family for six generations, according to his profile on the company’s official website. “Responsible for the vision and strategy, Andrew works closely with the team he assembled to produce one of the finest rums in the world,” the bio reads.

“One simple question has focused Andrew throughout his career in technology, and time in public education and academia – ‘how can we do this better?'” it continues.

Andrew indeed holds a seasoned résumé in these industries according to his LinkedIn profile. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Philosophy from Northeastern University, a degree in Philosophy from UCLA, and a Masters in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Beginning the mid-90s, he held multiple high-ranking positions at several companies before eventually taking the reins of the family business in 2009. It’s unclear when he—reportedly—tied the knot with the Astronomer executive.

The property documents obtained by DailyMail dated in January show that his alleged wife, Kristin (maiden name Stanek), was married when she sold a property in Watertown, Massachusetts, for $1.8 million earlier this year.

Additionally, the records show that he and Kristin have shared an address in Rye, New Hampshire, since 2023. After they were listed as co-residents at the estate, the couple eventually purchased it for $2.2 million in February of this year.

Prior to Kristin, more public documents show that Andrew was married twice before, in 1993 and in 2014. He had two children in his first marriage to a woman named Maud Cabot. Last year, in May, Kristin was present at Andrew’s daughter’s 25th birthday party.

Maud shared photos from the festivities, where Kristin posed alongside Andrew and his family, on Facebook. Andrew also has a Facebook account, though it hasn’t been active since 2020. Kristin, on the other hand, has deactivated all of her social media accounts.

4. How Did Astronomer Respond After the Company CEO’s Cheating Scandal?

Astronomer has set the record straight regarding the controversy brought on by the company’s CEO, Andy, and Chief People Officer, Kristin. Andy and Kristin’s viral video at the Coldplay concert sparked a media frenzy earlier this week.

In light of the controversy, the tech firm released a statement via Fox News. “Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO given Andy Byron has been placed on leave. We will share more details as appropriate in the coming days,” it read.

The company also shared an additional statement on X, “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. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”

In the viral video, a woman who appeared visibly embarrassed stood beside them as they ducked away, and fans speculated that she might be another Astronomer employee: Alyssa Stoddard. However, the company since cleared Stoddard’s name.

“Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and no other employees were in the video. Andy Byron has not put out any statement, reports saying otherwise are all incorrect,” the company clarified.

Netizens who have been following the story have since shared their reactions. “This all story is a MESS,” one person said. “This is so messy oh my god… they should have just played it cool,” another noted.

5. Andy Byron Decided to Resign — Here’s Why

Astronomer has published a new statement on platform X and LinkedIn following the Kiss Cam debacle involving the tech firm’s Chief People Officer Cabot and CEO Andy.

The message, in part, emphasized Astronomer’s commitment to the values and culture that have guided the software company since its founding.

“Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” the statement read.

It continued, “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 announcement gave no further information regarding Cabot’s current position within the organization. As it circulated widely on social media, netizens shared their opinions on Andy’s resignation.

“Maybe unpopular opinion, but this statement is too serious, it’s funny. If the company policy forbids romantic relationships between employees, then fine (especially since she was head of HR), but for not obtaining certain standards, please…” one Redditor noted.

They continued, “They probably knew anyway, they are just doing this because the cheaters are meme material now.” The conversation continued on X, with many expressing the same sentiment.

“Ok I’m sorry but that’s so unecessary like ik cheating is def bad but… losing your job? What? [sic],” an X user wrote. “Wait , was he cancelled for cheating?? That is insane,” another concurred. “Well that’s a little extreme,” someone else added.

6. Wife of Andy Byron Dropped a Wise Reaction Amid Online Frenzy

As suspicions swirled, many zeroed in on Andy’s marriage. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, initially removed the name Byron from her Facebook profile before eventually deactivating the account altogether. Her Instagram profile has also been taken down.

Megan reportedly acted swiftly after her social accounts were flooded with comments referencing the viral video of her husband and his HR executive at the concert. Ultimately, netizens let Megan know that they were on her side.

Online commentary on their rumored affair has ranged from humorous to incredulous. “This cheating scandal is the gift that keeps on giving… for the lawyers, that is! Their spouses should be thanking the tabloids right about now 😂😂😂,” one user wrote.

Social media users echoed Chris Martin’s lighthearted but suggestive comment since the video went viral. “HES having an affair… [sic],” one person wrote. “They’re definitely hiding something, that’s for sure,” added another.

One user claimed to recognize the pair immediately, posting, “Oh my God that looks like Astronomer CEO Andy Byron AND Astronomer Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot??? Oh that’s gonna be one awkward board meeting, if not a couple of divorces too. [sic]”

Once it was confirmed that Andy is a married man, another user questioned, “I wonder where he told his wife he was going to be?”

A lot has unfolded since the now-viral Kiss Cam moment involving Astronomer’s top executives. The unexpected spotlight has sparked widespread discussion online, with social media users dissecting the interaction and even alleged family responses drawing attention. What began as a light-hearted concert segment has since turned into a talking point that continues to ripple beyond the crowd at the Coldplay show.