Kristin Cabot, Coldplay and Astronomer
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A viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert in Boston unexpectedly thrust the Cabot family, part of the city's Brahmin elite, into the spotlight. Kristin Cabot's public display of affection with ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron,
The controversy surrounding Astronomer's HR chief Kristin Cabot has intensified following her connection to the elite Cabot family, known as Boston Brahmins.
Another employment attorney, William Cafaro, told The Post he believes from what he’s seen, booting Cabot would be easy, but he suspects the company and her might be wrangling over an exit deal.
Before being caught in the arms of married Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, the company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, boasted that she “wins trust” of CEOs. “An influential leader and fearless change agent, I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” she wrote via her LinkedIn bio.
Byron's resignation was officially acknowledged in a follow-up statement from Astronomer: "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.”
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Kristin Cabot, caught in a viral embrace with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, appears to be married to Privateer Rum founder Andrew Cabot, a member of a prominent Boston family.
Astronomer's interim CEO Pete DeJoy said in an update that the startup had "received a level of media attention that few companies" ever encounter.
During the concert cameras pointed to a man with gray hair later identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron hugging a woman, later identified as Kristin Cabot. Once they noticed they were being seen on camera, the two immediately darted in opposite directions as lead singer Chris Martin suggested the two were either shy or having an affair.