Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot have found themselves in the middle of a social media firestorm after being caught in a seemingly intimate moment during a Coldplay concert in Boston on Wednesday night.
The pair appeared on the venue’s “Kiss Cam” while Coldplay frontman Chris Martin was interacting with the audience. As the camera focused on them, Martin playfully remarked, “Oh, look at these two.” Byron and Cabot, seen with their arms around each other, reacted with visible discomfort. While Byron quickly ducked behind a barrier, Cabot covered her face with her hands in apparent embarrassment. The moment, which drew laughter from the crowd, quickly took a more serious tone online.
Clips from the concert began circulating on social media Thursday morning, with many users alleging that the moment hinted at a romantic relationship between the two executives. The speculation intensified as it emerged that Byron is married with two children.
Who is Andy Byron?
According to his LinkedIn profile, Byron has been serving as the CEO of Astronomer, a data infrastructure startup valued at over $1 billion, since July 2023. He previously held senior roles at Lacework, Cybereason, Fuze, and BMC Software. Public records show Byron lives in Northborough, Massachusetts, with his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron.
Astronomer, founded in 2018, relocated its headquarters to New York City after achieving “unicorn” status in 2022. The company’s current executive team includes co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy, CTO Julian LaNeve, Chief Customer Officer Bhanu Sareddy, and Kristin Cabot as Chief People Officer.
The viral video has sparked strong reactions across platforms. One user on X commented, “I don’t think it’s fair for a wife to find out about her cheating husband via social media.” Another joked, “What’s worse, getting caught cheating or being a Coldplay fan?”
While some users defended the duo, saying their personal life should remain private, others criticised the perceived breach of professional boundaries.
Neither Astronomer nor Byron has issued a statement on the incident so far.
Who is Andy Byron?
Andy Byron is the CEO of Astronomer, a data infrastructure startup. He joined the company in July 2023 and has previously held leadership roles at Lacework, Cybereason, and Fuze.
What happened at the Coldplay concert?
Byron and Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, were caught on the “Kiss Cam” looking cozy during the concert in Boston. Their reaction sparked speculation of a possible affair.
Is Andy Byron married?
Yes, Andy Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron. The couple lives in Northborough, Massachusetts, and has two children.
Has Astronomer released a statement?
As of now, Astronomer and its executives have not issued any official statement regarding the incident or the viral video.
