Tech CEO Andy Byron gushed about hiring HR chief Kristin Cabot months before they were caught cuddling at Coldplay gig
Byron and Cabot were left
red-faced as they
in each other's arms.
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The moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot appeared on Coldplay's 'kiss cam'
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The pair rushed to hide their faces as the crowd laughed
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Byron dived to hide behind the barrier while Cabot turned and covered her face
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And now it has emerged that the Astronomer CEO had raved about the HR chief when she was hired a mere few months before they were caught on camera.
Byron called Cabot a "proven leader" when she joined the company in November last year.
He gushed: "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.
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"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."
The press release added that Cabot "has a proven track record of preserving and enriching company culture at organizations experiencing rapid growth".
Calbot released a similarly enthusiastic comment, saying she was "energised in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here".
Her statement added: "I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy."
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The pair were watching Coldplay perform in Boston, Massachusetts, on Wednesday night when frontman Chris Martin panned his 'kiss cam' onto them.
Yellow singer Martin exclaimed: "Oh look at these two."
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But, realising their grinning faces were being cast on a giant screen in front of thousands at Gillette Stadium, they both swiftly unlocked arms and shielded their faces.
As a chorus of laughter echoed around the jam-packed stadium, Martin said: "Oh what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy."
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Cabot was recruited as software development firm Astronomer's Chief People Officer just nine months ago in November.
On her LinkedIn, she boasts: "I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants."
Cabot - who has the second surname Thornby in brackets on her page - adds: "I'm a passionate people leader known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations."
According to Byron's LinkedIn, he has been CEO of Astronomer - understood to be worth more than £1 billion - since July 2023.
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The cringeworthy footage has gone viral on social media - having been shared thousands of times on X and TikTok.
Hundreds have accused Byron of cheating on his wife, and have shared support for her.
One social media user commented: "Sorry for the wife but glad they're being exposed and embarrassed."
Another wrote: "How utterly sad."
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A third said: "They are both incredibly stupid, sorry. Why would you go to a concert of all places if you are having an affair."
Byron and Cabot do not appear to have addressed the affair accusations yet.
The Sun has approached Astronomer for comment.
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Andy Byron has worked at the tech firm for more than two years
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Kristin Cabot is Astronomer's Chief People Officer
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Chris Martin joked that the pair were 'either having an affair or they're very shy'
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