Who is Andy Byron, the Astronomer CEO caught having affair with HR Head at Coldplay concert
In front of thousands of Coldplay fans under the night sky in Boston's Gillette Stadium, what should've been a lighthearted 'kiss cam' moment spiraled into something far more uncomfortable.
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Two people appeared on the giant screen, arms entwined, cozy, but as soon as they realized that they were on the camera, they split apart abruptly and hid their faces. This was caught by Chris Martin, the band's lead singer, who teased the two.
'Oh, look at these two,' the Coldplay frontman said casually into the mic, the crowd already starting to laugh. But that laugh changed flavor fast.
Source: LinkedIn/ Andy Byron
Because the man, Andy Byron, wasn't just anyone.
He's the CEO of Astronomer, a billion-dollar software company. And the woman in his arms? Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer.
And ironically, Chris didn't stop there, without skipping a beat, added: 'Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.'
That line is everywhere now.
Byron's LinkedIn still proudly lists him as CEO since July 2023. Cabot, who also uses the surname Thornby in parentheses, has been part of the executive team since November.
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And her role? HR head. The one who champions trust, according to her own words. Trust 'with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants".
The Sun reports that when Calbot was appointed in November, Byron released a comment praising her "exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management".
He also added: "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."
There's no formal confirmation yet of anything beyond that brief on-screen moment. But social media isn't waiting. TikTok, X, Instagram- everywhere the clip has circulated.
One user commented, "Sorry for the wife but glad they're being exposed and embarrassed." Another said, 'This is the Internet's biggest scandal today. CEO of Astronomer, a data/software company got caught cheating with his head of HR at a Coldplay concert.
The dude's LinkedIn is on fire. And the wife's Facebook also blew up."
Who is Andy Byron?
Andy Byron has been with Astronomer for the past two years, according to his LinkedIn. Before that, he was President of Lacework from 2019 to 2022, later transitioning into an advisory role at the same company. Between 2017 and 2019, he worked as Chief Revenue Officer at Cybereason. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Fuze, where he served as both President and COO, and earlier in his career, he was associated with Vericenter and BMC Software.
As per media reports, Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, an educator at Bancroft School, where she serves as Associate Director of Lower School and the Hope Graham Program Admissions. The couple lives in New York and has two children together.
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