Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Astronomer HR Head Resigns After Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Incident
The head of HR at Astronomer, Kristin Cabot, has left the company after being seen on a 'kiss cam' at a Coldplay concert with the former CEO, Andy Byron.
The video of them embracing went viral.
The company is investigating Byron, who had already resigned.
The co-founder, Pete DeJoy, is now the interim CEO.
The company is still focused on its AI work, despite the incident.
Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot resigned after being caught on a 'kiss cam' with the former CEO.
The incident occurred at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts on July 16.
Former CEO Andy Byron resigned last week, and is being investigated.
Pete DeJoy, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, is now interim CEO.
The video of the incident went viral on social media.
- Who
- Kristin Cabot, Andy Byron, Pete DeJoy, and Astronomer, a data, analytics, and AI company.
- What
- Astronomer's HR head, Kristin Cabot, resigned following a viral 'kiss cam' incident.
- When
- Cabot's resignation followed the incident at a concert on July 16, and Byron's resignation.
- Where
- The incident occurred at a Coldplay concert near Boston, Massachusetts.
- Why
- Cabot resigned after the public attention from the video and the subsequent investigation into her and the former CEO.
- Company
- Astronomer
- HR Head
- Kristin Cabot
- Former CEO
- Andy Byron
- Interim CEO
- Pete DeJoy
- Incident Location
- Coldplay concert in Massachusetts
- Date of Concert
- July 16