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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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Astronomer HR chief resigns after Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' viral video
The human relations chief of the data tech company Astronomer has reportedly resigned along with its former CEO following the Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' viral video. The New York firm said in a statement that Kristin Cabot resigned as chief people officer and is "no longer with Astronomer," according to CNBC and BBC. The reports come days after Andy Byron "tendered his resignation" as CEO, the company wrote on an X post July 19 adding that "the Board of Directors has accepted." As of Thursday, July 24, the pair are no longer listed in the company's leadership page. The viral moment shows a man and a woman embracing each other before quickly letting go and ducking out of view when a "Kiss Cam" put them in the spotlight at a July 16 Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The clip, with 124 million views on TikTok alone, shows the two holding each other before quickly letting go and ducking out of view when they spotted themselves on the Gilette Stadium Jumbotron screen. Neither Cabot or Byron have issued a public comment regarding their resignations. USA TODAY has reached out to Astronomer for comment. New CEO issues positive statement after controversy Co-founder Pete DeJoy, who assumed the role of interim CEO following Byron's resignation, commented on the controversies in a July 21 LinkedIn post titled "Moving Forward at Astronomer." He said the company has received more media attention in the wake of the kiss cam incident than most companies ever encounter. "The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name," DeJoy wrote. While Astronomer has not specified exactly why Byron or Cabot have resigned, the firm wrote that the company "is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Astronomer HR chief resigns after Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' viral video Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
6 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Astronomer chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, resigns after viral Coldplay video
Kristin Cabot and Andy Bryon on the "kiss cam" at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts. (@calebu2/TMX via CNN Newsource) Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer of Astronomer, has resigned, the company confirmed to CNN Thursday. The resignation comes after Cabot, who oversaw the organization's human resources, and Andy Byron, the then-chief executive of the New York-based tech company, were spotted embracing at a Coldplay concert earlier this month. Byron resigned last week after being placed on leave, according to an earlier statement shared with CNN. The two were seen on a Jumbotron screen – a so-called 'kiss cam' – at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, last week, embracing before separating and ducking out of view. 'Whoa, look at these two,' Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped at the time. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The video of the two quickly went viral online, along with alleged statements from the ex-CEO acknowledging the situation. Astronomer, however, said on LinkedIn that Bryon had not put out any statement and 'reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.' That statement also addressed the misidentification of a third person seen in the viral clip. 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' the statement also read. The data operations company, founded in 2018, acknowledged in a separate statement that 'awareness of our company may have changed overnight,' but its mission would continue to focus on addressing data and artificial intelligence problems. The company said Astronomer's co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Pete DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. Byron's LinkedIn account is no longer public, and he was removed from the company's leadership page following the announcement, which now lists co-founder DeJoy as CEO. By Luciana Lopez, Karina Tsui, CNN
NDTV
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Astronomer's Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot's PDA In New Video At Coldplay Concert
A new video from a recent Coldplay concert shows former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing HR chief Kristin Cabot moments before they found themselves on the giant screen at the Gillette Stadium in Boston. Shared by a concertgoer on TikTok, the circulated clip shows Mr Byron wrapping his arms around Ms Cabot's waist at a balcony. The fan, trying to film Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performing, inadvertently caught the couple in the background, according to a report in Page Six. 'POV: Trying to get the best of Coldplay, but you end up getting this viral affair as well,' the user captioned the new video, which has since gained traction online. The footage has Chris Martin in the foreground and the couple in the background. They were seen in the same position as during the 'Jumbotron segment', which catapulted them to global popularity for all the wrong reasons. That moment, broadcast live at the venue, saw Chris Martin himself comment on the couple's PDA. 'Whoa, look at these two,' said Mr Martin, as the camera zeroed in on them. The couple appeared startled, with Ms Cabot shielding her face and Byron quickly ducking away. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Mr Martin joked. The moment quickly went viral, triggering swift fallout. Astronomer initially placed both Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot on leave and launched a formal internal investigation. Days later, Mr Byron stepped down from his post. Now, Ms Cabot has also resigned. In a statement to the BBC, Astronomer confirmed that Ms Cabot was no longer with the company. Astronomer co-founder and chief product officer Pete DeJoy has taken over as interim CEO. Mr Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, removed her surname from her social media profiles and deleted her Facebook page after being flooded with comments about her husband's alleged affair. She has reportedly secluded herself in a $2.4 million mansion in Maine. As for Ms Cabot, she separated from her ex-husband, Kenneth Thornby, in 2018, with their divorce finalised in 2022. But according to The New York Post, she now appears to be married to Andrew Cabot, CEO of Massachusetts-based Privateer Rum. Property records reviewed by the outlet show that 52-year-old Cabot, whose maiden name is Stanek, has shared a Rye, New Hampshire, address with Andrew Cabot since at least 2023.
CNN
12 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
Astronomer chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, resigns after viral Coldplay video
Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer of Astronomer, has resigned, the company confirmed to CNN Thursday. The resignation comes after Cabot, who oversaw the organization's human resources, and Andy Byron, the then-chief executive of the New York-based tech company, were spotted embracing at a Coldplay concert earlier this month. Byron resigned last week after being placed on leave, according to an earlier statement shared with CNN. The two were seen on a Jumbotron screen – a so-called 'kiss cam' – at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, last week, embracing before separating and ducking out of view. 'Whoa, look at these two,' Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped at the time. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The video of the two quickly went viral online, along with alleged statements from the ex-CEO acknowledging the situation. Astronomer, however, said on LinkedIn that Bryon had not put out any statement and 'reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.' That statement also addressed the misidentification of a third person seen in the viral clip. 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' the statement also read. The data operations company, founded in 2018, acknowledged in a separate statement that 'awareness of our company may have changed overnight,' but its mission would continue to focus on addressing data and artificial intelligence problems. The company said Astronomer's co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Pete DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. Byron's LinkedIn account is no longer public, and he was removed from the company's leadership page following the announcement, which now lists co-founder DeJoy as CEO. CNN's Lisa Respers France and Auzinea Bacon contributed to this report.
CNN
12 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
Astronomer chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, resigns after viral Coldplay video
Music Social mediaFacebookTweetLink Follow Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer of Astronomer, has resigned, the company confirmed to CNN Thursday. The resignation comes after Cabot, who oversaw the organization's human resources, and Andy Byron, the then-chief executive of the New York-based tech company, were spotted embracing at a Coldplay concert earlier this month. Byron resigned last week after being placed on leave, according to an earlier statement shared with CNN. The two were seen on a Jumbotron screen – a so-called 'kiss cam' – at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, last week, embracing before separating and ducking out of view. 'Whoa, look at these two,' Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped at the time. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The video of the two quickly went viral online, along with alleged statements from the ex-CEO acknowledging the situation. Astronomer, however, said on LinkedIn that Bryon had not put out any statement and 'reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.' That statement also addressed the misidentification of a third person seen in the viral clip. 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' the statement also read. The data operations company, founded in 2018, acknowledged in a separate statement that 'awareness of our company may have changed overnight,' but its mission would continue to focus on addressing data and artificial intelligence problems. The company said Astronomer's co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Pete DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. Byron's LinkedIn account is no longer public, and he was removed from the company's leadership page following the announcement, which now lists co-founder DeJoy as CEO. CNN's Lisa Respers France and Auzinea Bacon contributed to this report.
