Astronomer’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot is under intense public scrutiny after a now-viral video captured what appears to be a deeply inappropriate moment with then-CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert on Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium. The clip, which shows Byron hugging Cabot as the two were caught on the venue’s kiss cam, has since set off a storm of speculation—and consequences.
The pair’s reaction, marked by visible discomfort and attempts to hide, only made the situation more conspicuous. Social media quickly identified them, and soon after, their personal lives were thrust into the spotlight. Byron, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron and a father of two, resigned from his role as CEO of Astronomer on July 19, following intense backlash.
Initially, Cabot was thought to be single or previously divorced, with reports confirming she split from Kenneth Thornby in 2022 after separating in 2018. However, newly surfaced documents obtained by the New York Post tell a different story. Property records reveal that Kristin Cabot—whose maiden name is “Stanek”—co-owns a $2.2 million home in Rye, New Hampshire, with Andrew Cabot, the CEO of Privateer Rum.
The pair reportedly purchased the home together in early 2025, and public records indicate they’ve been living at the property since 2023. A resurfaced Facebook post from May 2024 further supports this, showing Kristin and Andrew smiling with two children and both wearing wedding rings—strongly implying that they are, in fact, married or at least cohabitating as a family.
These revelations have intensified criticism not only of Cabot’s personal conduct, but also of the professional ethics and workplace culture at Astronomer, given that both individuals held senior leadership positions at the time of the incident. The scandal has snowballed from a viral moment into a full-blown corporate controversy with potential HR and legal implications.
With Byron gone and no official statement yet from Cabot, the company is now facing mounting pressure to address the situation transparently. For many, the Coldplay concert was just the spark—what it ignited may burn on for some time.
