Who is Kristin Cabot? Astronomer exec praised amid viral Coldplay video drama
Kristin Cabot, Chief People Officer at tech company Astronomer, is drawing public attention following a viral Coldplay concert video in Foxborough, MA, that has sparked social media speculation involving her and CEO Andy Byron.
The video, which circulated widely online and was covered by outlets like Newsweek and New York Post, shows a man and woman ducking away from a Jumbotron camera during the concert. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin commented during the show, wondering aloud if the pair were "just very shy" or hiding something. Speculation mounted when Newsweek noted that Byron is reportedly married.
Busted!
This backfired real quick.
CEO and HR having an affair and were outed during Coldplay‘s concert 👀
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot from Astronomer 😬😬😬
Wife‘s Facebook has already been found and people commenting on it. pic.twitter.com/RWgYDVMuaV— Mrs. SpaceX ™️ (@anuibi) July 17, 2025
Despite the growing online chatter, there has been no confirmation of the identities of the individuals in the video. Men's Journal has reached out to Astronomer for official comment.
Cabot joined Astronomer as Chief People Officer in November 2024 after a successful stint at software company Neo4j, where she helped scale the organization from 225 to 900 employees. With over 20 years of experience, she describes herself as a passionate leader focused on aligning people strategy with business goals.
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has publicly praised Cabot, calling her “exceptional” and highlighting her leadership in talent management, employee engagement, and culture building. A press release from Astronomer further emphasized her strengths, quoting her as saying, “It’s not just about benefits or catered lunches,” but about aligning strategy with culture.
While the controversy continues to trend online, Cabot’s professional background and reputation within the tech industry remain widely respected.