Caught On Kiss Cam: Astronomer CEO's Concert Moment With Colleague Sparks Viral Storm — Who Are They?
What was meant to be a night of music and celebration at a Coldplay concert in Boston has turned into an unexpected PR crisis for Astronomer, a fast-growing tech firm, after its CEO, Andy Byron, was caught on a Kiss Cam in an intimate moment with the company’s Chief Public Officer, Kristin Cabot.
As the British band played to a packed stadium on Wednesday night, cameras panned to various audience members during a Kiss Cam segment. When the feed landed on Byron and Cabot, the two were standing closely, Byron’s arms visibly wrapped around Cabot’s waist, mirroring the kind of casual affection typically seen between couples.
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Visibly startled by the unexpected attention, the two executives looked nervous and taken aback. Byron turned away almost immediately, while Cabot attempted to shield her face from the big screen, triggering speculation from both the live audience and the wider internet after footage of the moment quickly went viral.
The situation escalated further after Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, was observed to have removed her married surname from her Facebook profile, leading to widespread speculation about tensions in the couple’s personal life and the possibility of an impending separation or divorce. Neither Byron nor Cabot has publicly responded to the incident yet.
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However, in the hours following the incident, a statement allegedly issued by Andy Byron began circulating on X (formerly Twitter), in which he appeared to confess to infidelity and issued a public apology.
“I want to acknowledge the moment that was captured… I deeply regret my actions and the hurt they’ve caused. I apologise to my wife, my children, and my extended family. I take full responsibility,” he reportedly wrote.
Imagine CEO #AndyByron being not only bold enough to have an affair, and ruthless enough to have his mistress in a public setting, but then getting upset at the cameraman for (checks notes)… doing his job, which got him caught up, and then playing victim.
Ain’t shit behavior! pic.twitter.com/v6mDbIkJeC
— RG| BK One (@Itz_BK1) July 18, 2025
While Astronomer has not confirmed the authenticity of the statement, the message has added fuel to public speculation.
What a douchebag. CEO #AndyByron blaming Coldplay for his irresponsible and disrespectful indiscretion, instead of owning his philandering ways. pic.twitter.com/YfRRxeMzBz
— Teena Valerie Mordi (@Valteena) July 17, 2025
Who Is Kristin Cabot?
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief Public Officer, is no stranger to the corporate spotlight. A seasoned talent executive, Cabot was born in Boston and holds a degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College. She began her career in 2000 as a Project Manager at The Screen House and has since built a formidable résumé across top-tier marketing and tech organisations.
In 2004, she joined DigitasLBi, where she rose through the ranks to become Head of U.S. Talent Operations and Recruiting. Over the years, she has held leadership roles in Global Talent Management, known for scaling high-performance teams in both startups and large multinational companies.
She joined Astronomer in November 2024, a period she described as “an exciting and transformative time” in the company’s trajectory. On LinkedIn, she describes herself as a “passionate people leader”, renowned for building award-winning company cultures and aligning human capital strategy with business growth.
Cabot was previously married to Kenneth C. Thornby, from whom she filed for divorce in 2018. The marriage was legally dissolved in 2022.
In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Byron had previously praised Cabot, writing: “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.”
Who is Andy Byron?
Andy Byron serves as the CEO of Astronomer, a tech company currently valued at approximately $1.3 billion. According to its official LinkedIn profile, Astronomer is dedicated to “empowering data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life.”
As reported by Newsweek, Astronomer reached “unicorn” status in 2022, crossing the $1 billion valuation mark. The private data infrastructure startup recently relocated its headquarters to New York City as part of its ongoing expansion.
