Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Astronomer HR Head Resigns After CEO Amid 'Kiss Cam' Scandal
Imagine the head of a company and the head of human resources at the same company were seen on a big screen at a concert, hugging.
The video went viral.
Soon after, both of them quit their jobs.
The HR head resigned a day after the CEO did.
The CEO is married, and his wife changed her social media name and deleted her Facebook.
It's a bit like a real-life drama happening at a company, all because of what happened at a concert.
Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot resigned, following CEO Andy Byron's resignation.
Byron and Cabot were caught on a 'kiss cam' at a Coldplay concert.
The video went viral, showing Byron and Cabot hugging.
Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he has two children.
Megan Byron removed 'Byron' from her social media and deactivated her Facebook account.
- Who
- Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron; the CEO's wife Megan Byron.
- What
- HR head Kristin Cabot resigned from Astronomer after a viral video.
- When
- Cabot resigned a day after the CEO.
- Where
- Astronomer, a New York-based company; Coldplay concert in Boston.
- Why
- The reason for the resignation is related to a viral video of the two at a concert
Public Perception
Company Position
Scandal Implications
Public Perception
Public's reaction focused on the personal actions of the CEO and HR Head.
Company Position
The company's stance is not mentioned in the article.
- Company
- Astronomer
- CEO
- Andy Byron
- HR Head
- Kristin Cabot
- Event
- Coldplay concert
- Location
- Boston
- Byron's Wife
- Megan Kerrigan Byron