Kristin Cabot's resignation from Astronomer comes after a public display of affection with the company’s CEO sparked a media frenzy.
**Tech Executive Resigns After Viral Coldplay Concert Incident**

**Tech Executive Resigns After Viral Coldplay Concert Incident**
An unexpected turn of events for a tech firm following a viral moment at a Coldplay concert.
In a surprising twist, Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer of Astronomer, has stepped down after a viral moment at a recent Coldplay concert drew widespread attention. The resignation follows the departure of former CEO Andy Byron, who was placed on leave amid investigations into unspecified matters last week.
In the viral clip, Cabot and Byron are seen on a large screen embracing and swaying to the music before they abruptly ducked out of view. Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, humorously commented to the crowd, "Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy," escalating the incident's visibility on social media.
The video quickly amassed millions of views and turned into memes, generating significant buzz and speculation across numerous platforms. Following this notoriety, Astronomer released a statement announcing an internal investigation—while neither confirming nor denying the incident's specifics—and said Byron would be placed on leave. The day after, the company formally announced Byron's resignation.
In the wake of these developments, co-founder Pete DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO. He acknowledged the remarkable media attention the incident brought to the company and expressed a commitment to maintaining the firm's focus on innovation and growth in the data and AI sector. "We’ve become a household name almost overnight," he noted, emphasizing the importance of moving forward amid the intense scrutiny.