Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot have been placed on leave after being spotted canoodling on a Coldplay concert “kiss cam” Wednesday night, according to a report. The company announced an investigation into the alleged affair, but sources claim Byron and Cabot were immediately put on leave after the incident exposed their relationship.
Byron is reportedly negotiating an exit package as he faces criticism from former employees who describe him as a “toxic” boss. Employees at Astronomer’s Manhattan office were allegedly directed to remain silent about the scandal. The company stated that they expect their leaders to set a high standard for conduct and accountability, but have not provided further details on the investigation.
Neither Byron nor Cabot has commented publicly on the matter, despite having families of their own. The incident sparked widespread social media attention, with parody accounts, fake statements, and viral memes flooding online platforms.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/07/18/us-news/astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-and-hr-chief-kristin-cabot-put-on-leave-after-coldplay-kiss-cam-exposes-alleged-affair-report