A highly unusual incident unfolded during a Coldplay concert in Boston, leading to the dramatic termination of two senior executives from Astronomer, a prominent technology company. Andy Byron, the married CEO of the $1.3 billion tech firm, and Kristin Cabot, the Head of HR, were caught on the stadium’s “kiss cam” embracing and singing along to songs, an image instantly projected onto the massive screens for thousands to see.
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The incident, which took place at Gillette Stadium on the evening of July 16, 2025, saw Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin remark, “Look at these two!” as the camera zoomed in. The footage immediately showed Byron embracing Cabot, only for both to visibly panic and pull away as their faces appeared on the jumbotron.
The illicit affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot came to light as they were captured on camera during the Coldplay concert. The company has since dismissed both top executives, and the CEO is reportedly facing an estimated $80 million divorce settlement. Following the rapid spread of the scandalous images on social media, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, removed her married surname from her social media accounts in a clear sign of disapproval, before subsequently deleting her Facebook and Instagram profiles.
Both Byron, 50, and Cabot, 56, were married with children, finding themselves abruptly plunged into a major public and personal crisis.
Grace Springer via Storyful – PHOTO: A “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay concert in Boston showing a man and woman together has gone viral.
Social Media Frenzy and Company Response
The intimate images of the duo at the concert quickly went viral across social media platforms, sparking countless jokes and memes about their moment of panic. Even Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, commented from the stage, “There they are! They’re either having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
In response to the unfolding events, Astronomer issued a statement: “Astronomer remains committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. We expect our leaders to set the standard for both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and will share further details very shortly. We would like to clarify that Alyssa Stoddard was not present at the event, and no other employees were featured in the video. We also confirm that Andy Byron has made no statement, and any reports claiming otherwise are entirely false.”
The company later announced Andy Byron’s termination via its LinkedIn account, disabling comments on the post. Sources within the company, as reported by The New York Times, indicated that Cabot had also been dismissed. The delay in the company’s public response was attributed to “the CEO’s delay in the resignation process and disputes over severance.”
Financial Implications of the Scandal
According to a report in the Daily Mail, if a divorce lawsuit is filed following the couple’s exposure, it is estimated that Byron could face a personal cost of approximately $80 million. Byron, 50, is speculated to hold up to 5% in stock options in the “unicorn” status company. Meanwhile, Cabot, 56, who had been serving as the Head of HR since October, reportedly earned over $670,000 annually.
This incident serves as a stark reminder for corporate leaders about accountability, personal conduct, and the pervasive nature of social media in today’s interconnected world.
