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What seemed like a normal concert night in Boston turned into a viral episode that now has one of the most powerful executives in the technology sector at the center of a media storm.

During a concert in Boston, Coldplay set social media alight by capturing on a kiss cam an awkward moment between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and one of his employees. The scandal went viral and left many questions about the businessman’s private and professional life.

Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO and his colleague

Who is Andy Byron? Coldplay uncovers infidelity/ESPECIAL

What happened at the Coldplay concert in Boston?

Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, was caught by the “kiss cam” during Coldplay’s show in an intimate scene with his head of human resources, Kristin Cabot. The reaction of both of them when they saw themselves projected on screen was so strange and evasive that, together with an ironic comment from Chris Martin, it unleashed all kinds of speculations.

The couple were shown hugging on one of the stadium’s giant screens. But when they noticed that they were being focused by the concert cameras, Byron hid behind a wall and Cabot turned around, covering his face.

“Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy,” said Chris Martin from the stage, not realising that this phrase would end up feeding a global conversation.

The images began to circulate on TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and other social platforms at lightning speed. Within hours, internet users had not only identified the protagonists, but had also tracked down their personal and work connections.

The scandal: infidelity caught in the middle of a concert

Who is Andy Byron? Before the scandal, his name was practically unknown outside the corporate world. Since July 2023, he has held the position of CEO at Astronomer. Of a reserved nature, he had until now maintained a discreet public life, limited to his professional achievements.

According to public information, Andy Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron and has two children. Kristin Cabot, who also appears on social media as Kristin Thornby, is or was married to Kenneth C. Thornby

The problem, according to users and experts, not only revolves around a possible infidelity, but also the possible conflict of interest that may arise from the fact that Cabot is his direct subordinate as head of human resources.