Kristin Cabot, the former Chief People Officer at Astronomer, has resigned after being seen in an awkward embrace with the company's CEO during a live performance.
Tech Executive Resigns Following Viral Coldplay Concert Moment
Tech Executive Resigns Following Viral Coldplay Concert Moment
A high-profile resignation follows a viral incident at a Coldplay concert caught on camera.
Onlookers were taken aback when Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer of US tech company Astronomer, was captured in a viral clip at a Coldplay concert, embracing and then quickly attempting to hide with the firm’s CEO, Andy Byron, on the big screen. Following the attention-garnering moment, Astronomer announced Cabot’s resignation, which comes shortly after Byron himself was placed on leave and subsequently resigned amid ongoing investigations related to the incident.
The footage, which has amassed millions of views online, features the couple swaying to the music before their unexpected duck and cover moment. Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, humorously commented to the audience, "Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy." The company's statement addressed the high media scrutiny they faced, asserting their aim to move forward while emphasizing their commitment to their work in data and AI. Meanwhile, Pete DeJoy, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, has stepped in as the interim CEO, reflecting on how their firm became a widely recognized name in a short time span due to this incident.
Astronomer shared plans to investigate the circumstances that led to the attention while maintaining their focus on innovation and growth in the tech sector. As the story continues to unfold, reactions and memes proliferate across social media, reflecting the overwhelming interest in the event.
The footage, which has amassed millions of views online, features the couple swaying to the music before their unexpected duck and cover moment. Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, humorously commented to the audience, "Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy." The company's statement addressed the high media scrutiny they faced, asserting their aim to move forward while emphasizing their commitment to their work in data and AI. Meanwhile, Pete DeJoy, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, has stepped in as the interim CEO, reflecting on how their firm became a widely recognized name in a short time span due to this incident.
Astronomer shared plans to investigate the circumstances that led to the attention while maintaining their focus on innovation and growth in the tech sector. As the story continues to unfold, reactions and memes proliferate across social media, reflecting the overwhelming interest in the event.
