The Human Relations Chief at information tech firm Astronomer, Kristin Cabot, reportedly resigned following the viral Coldplay “Kiss Cam” video.
In an announcement on July 25, 2025, the tech agency Astronomer confirmed that she has resigned from her function as Chief People Officer.
“Kristin Cabot is not with Astronomer. She has resigned,” a spokesperson for Astronomer stated.
As of July 24, each Cabot and Byron are not listed on Astronomer’s management web page.
Her resignation got here simply days after CEO Andy Byron additionally left the corporate.
The management shakeup adopted a viral second at a Coldplay live performance in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 16.
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Ex-CEO Andy Byron Resigns
In a submit shared on X on July 19, the corporate introduced that Byron had resigned and that the Board of Directors had accepted it.
Additionally, he posted a public apology to his spouse, kids and household.
“I wish to acknowledge the second that’s been circulating on-line, and the frustration it’s induced,” learn a part of the assertion.
“What was imagined to be an evening of music and pleasure was a deeply private mistake enjoying out on a really public stage. I wish to sincerely apologize to my spouse, my household, and the group at Astronomer. You deserve higher from me as a companion, as a father, and as a frontrunner.”
Kristin Cabot & Andy Byron Viral Video
A brief clip, which has gained over 124 million views on TikTok, reveals Andy and Cabot embracing earlier than shortly pulling aside and slipping out of body after noticing themselves on the venue’s Kiss Cam displayed on the Gillette Stadium Jumbotron.
The matter escalated after Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin stated to the group:
“Either they’re having an affair, or they’re simply very shy.”
The clip was broadly shared throughout social media platforms, was memes, and have become the topic of talks worldwide.
Astronomer Tech Firm Breaks Silence
Pete DeJoy, now serving as interim CEO, acknowledged on Monday that the corporate has been below an uncommon and surreal stage of public scrutiny in current days.
In a LinkedIn submit, he famous that though the circumstances have been removed from ultimate, Astronomer had unexpectedly turn out to be a family title.
“As said beforehand, Astronomer is dedicated to the values and tradition which have guided us since our founding,” the corporate assertion learn.
“Our leaders are anticipated to set the usual in each conduct and accountability, and just lately, that commonplace was not met.”
Additionally stating that the corporate has attracted extra media consideration following the Kiss Cam incident than many corporations have of their whole existence.
