Astronomer's HR Chief Kristin Cabot Resigns Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal

Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's former head of human resources, has resigned following the Coldplay concert scandal. Cabot was identified as the woman in a viral video taken at a Coldplay concert where she was seen cuddling with former CEO Andy Byron. Byron had already resigned from the company. Astronomer has launched a formal investigation into the matter, but the outcome is unclear.

Kristin Cabot, the former head of human resources at Astronomer, has resigned following the company's involvement in a viral scandal at a Coldplay concert. Cabot was identified as the woman seen cuddling with former CEO Andy Byron in a video taken during the concert. Byron had already resigned from the company [1].

The incident unfolded on July 16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin introduced the concert's kiss cam, which cut to Cabot and Byron, causing a viral sensation. Martin quipped, "Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy" [2]. The video went viral, leading to widespread speculation and criticism on social media.

Astronomer's board launched an investigation into the incident, and both Cabot and Byron were placed on leave. Byron resigned as CEO on July 19, 2025, followed by Cabot's resignation as Chief People Officer [1]. Pete DeJoy, one of Astronomer's cofounders, has stepped in as interim CEO.

The company has not yet issued a public statement regarding the outcome of the investigation or the future of its leadership. DeJoy emphasized that the company remains committed to its mission and customers, stating, "Our mission is bigger than any one moment" [1].

Astronomer's leadership will face questions about how the company moves forward culturally and structurally following the resignations of two top executives. The company's handling of executive conduct policies and its response to the viral incident will be closely scrutinized.

References:
[1] https://www.livenowfox.com/news/astronomer-ceo-hr-resign-viral-coldplay-video
[2] https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/coldplaygate-kristin-cabot-resigns-66287