Who is Andrew Cabot? Privateer Rum CEO tied to Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot amid Coldplay scandal

Astronomer’s HR chief Kristin Cabot, who appeared alongside CEO Andy Byron in a now-viral kiss cam video from a Coldplay concert, appears to be married to Andrew Cabot, the CEO of Massachusetts-based Privateer Rum, according to property records and company listings.

Public records obtained by the New York Post show that Kristin and Andrew Cabot share a Rye, New Hampshire address and co-own a $2.2 million New England-style coastal home, which they purchased in February 2025.

Kristin was also listed as an “advisory board member” at Privateer Rum beginning in September 2020, according to a LinkedIn profile believed to be hers. That profile has since been deleted, and the company’s official website does not currently list her in any leadership capacity.

Massachusetts court documents further show that Kristin, 52, was previously married to Kenneth Thornby. The two reportedly separated in 2018, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.

These revelations add new context to the Coldplay concert controversy, where the kiss cam footage of Cabot and Byron sparked public speculation, internal scrutiny, and ultimately resulted in both executives being placed on administrative leave.

While neither Cabot nor Byron has issued a public statement, the growing internet backlash has intensified questions surrounding workplace boundaries and Cabot’s personal affiliations.