Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal: Who Is Astronomer CEO Andy Byron And Who Is His Wife — Answered
A Coldplay concert "kiss cam" caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot in an awkward moment, sparking affair rumors online. Byron's attempt to hide and Chris Martin's joke fueled speculation.
A viral video from Coldplay’s recent concert in Boston has turned the spotlight on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabot. The two were caught on the venue’s big screen during a “kiss cam” segment when frontman Chris Martin jokingly remarked, “Oh look at these two!”—seemingly unaware of the controversy he was about to ignite.
As the crowd at Gillette Stadium looked on, the woman—identified as Cabot—quickly stepped aside, while Byron crouched down behind a barrier, clearly trying to avoid the camera. Martin followed up with a playful jab, saying, “They’re either having an affair or they’re just very shy,” sparking laughter across the audience.
The video, which quickly spread across social media, triggered a wave of speculation regarding the nature of Byron and Cabot’s relationship. Observers online noted the visibly startled reactions of the pair, which led many to believe it may have exposed an ongoing extramarital affair. Neither Byron nor Cabot have publicly addressed the incident as of now.
Who Is Andy Byron — Who Is He Married To?
According to his LinkedIn profile, Andy Byron has been at the helm of Astronomer, a Cincinnati-based tech firm, for over two years. His previous roles include leadership positions at Lacework in Mountain View, Cybereason in Boston, and Fuze. He has also worked with BMC Software, BladeLogic, and VeriCenter. Byron is an alumnus of Providence College.
He is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and the couple lives in New York. According to reports, Megan, an educator at Bancroft School, serves as an associate director of Lower School & The Hope Graham Program Admission. The pair also share two children from their marriage.
Reports claim that Megan has dropped Byron from her name on social media accounts, which has people suspecting troubles back at home after Byron's viral clip from the Coldplay concert.
Company Background: Astronomer and Its Key People
Astronomer, which describes itself as the creator of “Astro”—a data orchestration and observability platform built on Apache Airflow—claims its product “accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and power data-driven applications.” The firm is currently valued at over $1.3 billion.
Its executive team comprises eight members: Andy Byron, Leo Zheng, Vikram Koka, Kristin Cabot, Pete DeJoy, Mike LeBlanc, Viraj Parekh, Greg Neiheisel, and Carter Page, according to the company’s website.
The viral moment has garnered significant media coverage, with outlets like Herbeauty drawing parallels to past public scandals. While the full ramifications of the now-infamous Coldplay moment remain to be seen, one thing is clear—the unexpected shout-out from a rock legend has left a high-profile tech CEO facing intense public scrutiny.
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