Astronomer Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot once detailed what it was like working with high-level executives before getting swept up in a “Kiss Cam” scandal with CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert.
“An influential leader and fearless change agent, I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” Cabot wrote in her LinkedIn bio, per Page Six. “[I am] a passionate People leader known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations.”
Cabot also stressed that she excels in “creating innovative systems and processes that attract top talent, while aligning an organization’s people around its and values.”
Cabot, who has worked at Astronomer since November 2024, has since shuttered her entire LinkedIn profile in light of the scandal.
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Cabot attended Coldplay’s Wednesday, July 16, concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with Byron, where they were featured on the Jumbotron. In the footage, Byron had his hands wrapped around Cabot’s waist while listening to the music, but dropped them when he noticed they were on the big screen. He subsequently crouched out of frame, while Cabot turned around and buried her face in her hands.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin then played into the speculation about Byron and Cabot’s relationship status.
“Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You’re OK,” Martin, 48, said in footage shared via social media. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”
He added, “Holy s***. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”
Neither Byron nor Cabot, who are reportedly married to other people, have addressed their connection outside of the office. Us Weekly reached out for comment.
Byron, however, did praise Cabot’s position on the team when she was hired.
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“At Astronomer, our people are the most valuable asset in helping our customers do more to gain a competitive advantage with their data,” he wrote in a November 2024 press release. “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.”
He added, “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.”
As for Cabot, she noted in a separate statement at the time that she felt “energized” to work on Byron’s team at the tech company.
