BREAKING NEWSAstronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns as Affair With Kristin Cabot Unfolds After Viral Coldplay Video
Andy Byron will no longer be the leading man of Astronomer.
July 19 2025, Published 4:26 p.m. ET
Tech millionaire Andy Byron has officially stepped down as the CEO of Astronomer after his affair with staff member Kristin Cabot shocked the world on Wednesday, July 16.
“Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO,” reads the statement from the company’s press release.
'Our Leaders Are Expecte to Set the Standard'
The couple's affair was revealed at the Coldplay concert on July 16.
“As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” the statement noted.
“Before this week, we were known as a pioneer in the DataOps space, helping data teams power everything from modern analytics to production Al. While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not,” the statement continued.
As Byron’s affair scandal unfolds, Astronomer execs added that they are “continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and Al problems.”
Chris Martin Calls Couple Out for Their Affair on Kiss Cam
Chris Martin could immediately tell the couple was in the middle of an affair after they were shown on the Jumbotron.
Byron and Cabot’s affair was revealed mid-performance during the Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Mass. The couple was caught in a romantic hug when the kiss cam took their intimate moment to the Jumbotron for the entire audience to witness.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin immediately called the pair out for having an “affair” after they ducked and ran from the camera’s focus.
“Alright, c’mon, you’re ok. Uh oh, what? Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” Martin joked with the amused audience.
Following the affair’s revelations, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, removed her last name from her Facebook page. She also deactivated her social media accounts.
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'Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes'
The concertgoer who shared the video on TikTok said she 'feels bad' about the viral moment.
After the video went viral, the 28-year-old concertgoer who shared the TikTok clip, Grace Springer, opened up in an interview about why she decided to post the moment to her social media, saying part of her “feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down.”
“I had no idea who the couple was,” Grace told a news outlet. “Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it… Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”
Andy Byron Gushes About Kristin Cabot
The former CEO raved about his alleged mistress in a company press release.
It is uncertain if Kristin will keep her position as Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, which she’s helmed since November 2024.
After she was appointed CPO, the former CEO gushed about her in a press release to the company, writing, “Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory.”
Andy continued, “She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies, and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”
