Astronomer Execs' Kiss Cam Incident Sparks Scandal

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, both married to other people, were filmed sharing an intimate moment on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, prompting a viral scandal. Coldplay's Chris Martin joked about the possibility of an affair, fueling widespread speculation on social media. The incident led to Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, removing his last name from her social media and deactivating her accounts amid rumors of marital discord. Both Byron and Cabot have since restricted or deactivated their social media profiles and have not made public statements. The episode has intensified scrutiny over workplace relationships, particularly given Cabot's HR role, and attracted public and brand commentary. The future of Byron's leadership at Astronomer, a tech company valued at over $1 billion, is now uncertain.