Tech CEO Andy Byron at Centre of Scandal After Kiss Cam Incident

Andy Byron, CEO of tech company Astronomer, has become embroiled in a scandal following a kiss cam incident during a Coldplay concert in Boston. The episode, which went viral, showed Byron and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, in an intimate embrace, sparking widespread speculation about their relationship and Byron’s workplace behavior.

The moment was captured by concertgoer Grace Springer, quickly garnering more than 46 million views on social media. As the stadium camera focused on the pair, Byron was seen with his arms around Cabot’s waist, prompting laughter from the audience. When the camera lingered, Cabot covered her face and turned away, while Byron attempted to hide behind a barrier. The band’s frontman, Chris Martin, humorously remarked from the stage, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” which only intensified the crowd’s reaction.

According to a former colleague who spoke with The New York Post, ex-employees of Astronomer were amused by the incident, saying, “Everybody’s laughing and enjoying the hell out of what happened and him getting exposed.” This sentiment reflects a broader discontent with Byron’s leadership style, which some former staff have described as “toxic” and excessively focused on sales.

Byron, who is reportedly married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, has not publicly addressed the scandal. Following the incident, Megan removed her married name from her Facebook account before deleting it entirely, leading to speculation about her reaction. Supporters online have encouraged her to consider divorce, with comments such as, “Go Megan. Get that divorce lawyer and get the money.”

Cabot, who joined Astronomer nine months ago, was previously praised by Byron for her leadership skills. She divorced her husband in 2022 and has been noted for her ability to build trust across various levels of the corporate hierarchy. The incident has further complicated her professional standing, with some questioning the appropriateness of her actions alongside Byron.

As the scandal unfolded, fake social media posts emerged, including a spoof apology citing Coldplay lyrics and a hoax about the band creating “camera-free audience sections” for secret affairs. Both were debunked, but they added to the online frenzy surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, Astronomer, which secured a notable funding round of $93 million in May 2023 from investors including Bain Capital and Salesforce, has not yet responded to multiple requests for comment regarding the situation. Byron’s LinkedIn profile was reportedly taken down shortly after the incident, further fueling speculation about the impact of this scandal on his career and Astronomer’s reputation.

As the story continues to develop, both Byron and Cabot remain silent on the matter, leaving many to ponder the implications of their actions on their personal and professional lives.