The provided text describes an incident were Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert with Kristin Cabot, a colleague. The situation is particularly noteworthy because byron is reportedly married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, while Cabot recently divorced her husband.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
The incident: Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were featured on the jumbotron at a Coldplay concert.They were seen with their arms around each other and holding hands.When they realized they were on camera, both appeared embarrassed, with Cabot covering her face and Byron trying to hide.
Coldplay’s Reaction: Frontman Chris Martin initially commented on the moment, suggesting it might be an affair or that they were shy, and later expressed concern about perhaps causing trouble.
Byron’s Reputation: A source described Byron as an “aggressive, sales-obsessed executive” who can be “toxic” in the workplace. Former employees are reportedly finding the situation amusing.
Marital Status: Byron is reportedly married to Megan Kerrigan Byron. Cabot divorced her husband, Kenneth Thornby, in 2022.
Astronomer: Byron became CEO of Astronomer in July 2023. The company recently secured $93 million in funding. Byron’s LinkedIn page was taken down after the incident.
Lack of Comment: Neither Byron nor Astronomer have responded to requests for comment from The Post.
