July 18, 2025 – Massachusetts, U.S.
A full-length video showing Andy Byron, CEO of the billion-dollar tech firm Astronomer, publicly embracing his employee during a Coldplay concert has been leaked online, sending shockwaves through both the tech world and the general public.

The clip, captured during the Kiss Cam segment at Gillette Stadium, initially appeared to be just another romantic crowd moment — until viewers realized the woman Byron passionately hugged was not his wife, but Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer.

📹 The Second Scene Was Even Worse

What started as a momentary embrace soon escalated. In the second part of the leaked footage, Byron can be seen wrapping both arms tightly around Cabot, with the two holding each other for an extended moment — faces close, body language intimate, and clearly unbothered by the thousands of eyes around them.

Audience members could be heard gasping as the stadium screen lingered on the couple. Within minutes, clips from the stadium began circulating on social media under hashtags like #KissCamScandal and #CEOExposed.

📝 A Public Apology That Raised More Questions

Following the backlash, Byron released a statement on LinkedIn and through the company’s internal channel:

“This is not the man I want to be. I’ve made mistakes that I deeply regret, and I take full responsibility for my actions. I’ve let down my team, my family, and myself.”

Despite his apology, many are questioning the ethics of the relationship — especially given the power dynamics between a CEO and a high-ranking employee.

🏢 What’s Next for Astronomer?

Internally, Astronomer is said to be in crisis mode. Employees have anonymously expressed concerns about professionalism, favoritism, and company culture. Industry experts are now speculating whether Byron will be forced to step down.

Kristin Cabot has not issued any public statement.

⚖️ Public Reaction: Divided, But Loud

While some defended Byron’s “human mistake,” others pointed to the hypocrisy of preaching corporate values while engaging in inappropriate relationships.

“This isn’t just about a hug. It’s about trust, leadership, and accountability,” one tech industry insider wrote on X (formerly Twitter).