Amid global scrutiny following a viral kiss-cam moment at a Coldplay concert in Boston on July 16, 2025, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot has resigned just days after CEO Andy Byron stepped down. The controversial clip, which featured the two executives embracing before the audience and prompted Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” ignited a media firestorm. Identified quickly by social media sleuths, the incident pushed Astronomer’s board to launch an internal investigation. Following Byron’s resignation on July 19, Cabot, who had been placed on leave, tendered her resignation less than a week later. Co‑founder Pete DeJoy now serves as interim CEO as the company begins its search for new leadership — all while under the glare of public attention and debate over privacy and executive conduct.
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