Astronomer launches probe into CEO Andy Byron after Coldplay kiss cam scandal
The company's married chief executive and a blonde woman, believed to be Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's chief people officer, were caught in a clinch when they popped up on the giant screen during the British band's gig.
The pair looked mortified after being exposed on camera in front of 55,000 spectators at Boston's Gillette Stadium.
Astronomer has now launched an investigation into the incident, reports the Mirror.
In a statement posted on its LinkedIn page, the firm said: "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. (Image: Reddit)
"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.
"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 Mirror has approached Astronomer for a response.
Byron was captured with his arms wrapped around the woman when they flashed up on the display. Their shell-shocked response sparked claims that both individuals were embroiled in an affair, though no official verification of this has been provided. (Image: instaagraace/Tiktok)
Their awkward moment has racked up millions of views across the internet and has transformed into a viral sensation.
Clips also surfaced showing Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin wincing as the duo attempted to duck out of sight. The celeb was caught off guard, exclaiming: "I don't know what to do. Oh, s***, I hope we didn't do something bad."
In the initial viral clip, Martin quipped about the duo's behaviour, pondering if they were "having an affair, or they're just very shy."
Moments after, Byron withdrew his arm and hid behind a barrier as the woman shielded her face. The couple were caught on a kiss-cam (Image: X/Mrs. SpaceX/@anuibi)
The Coldplay fan who captured the incident confessed to The US Sun that sparking a scandal wasn't her intention, yet she stood by her decision to post the video. She elaborated: "I had no idea who the couple was. Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it."
She admitted feeling a pang of guilt for disrupting their lives but concluded with a pointed remark: "A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but, play stupid games... win stupid prizes."
Byron, identified as the CEO of Astronomer, helms a firm reportedly worth over a staggering $1.3 billion (€1.1bn) as of July 23.
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