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Andy Byron, who has now resigned as Astronomer CEO, was cozying with Kristin Cabot, the company's HR head at a Coldplay concert.
Tech firm Astronomer was the subject of memes and misinformation after a video allegedly of its CEO and HR chief at a Coldplay concert went viral.
Coldplay concert Kiss Cam captures Astronomer CEO Andy Byron with HR chief Kristin Cabot, sparking company investigation.
A stronomer's Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were in for a rude shock when the kiss cam at the Boston Coldplay concert turned on them, showing them cozying up. Byron, who was then CEO, and Cabot, the company's HR head, immediately broke off the hug, sparking rumours that the two were having an affair.
Cabot appears to be married to Privateer Rum’s CEO, as private records show they’re co-owners of a $2.2 million New Hampshire home.
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It’s horrible because she is the head of HR! She’s involved in an extramarital affair with the CEO. Basically, how much worse of an HR faux pas could you commit?” Cafaro told The Post.
According to a New York Times profile of the family, the Cabots have transcended generations, and were estimated at $200 million in 1972. That’s $15.4 billion in 2025.
Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot, who was seemingly caught cheating with the company CEO Andy Byron earlier this week, appears to be married to the CEO of Privateer Rum, a Massachusetts-based liquor brand. According to property records obtained by The Post, Cabot has shared a Rye, New Hampshire, address with Andrew Cabot since at least 2023.