Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot has resigned from the company as part of the fallout from the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment.
As everyone knows, Cabot and now-former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron went viral last week after they were caught on camera having an intimate romantic moment at the Coldplay concert in Boston and outed as having an affair with their respective spouses. Since then, Byron has resigned from the company, and a new CEO has been hired to take over.
Why Did Kristin Cabot Resign from Astronomer Following the Viral Coldplay Moment?
People confirmed that Cabot, who served as the main human relations executive in Astronomer, has officially resigned from the company, several days after her controversial viral moment with Byron.
No official reason was stated regarding why Cabot decided to tender her resignation, but the Astronomer confirmed to the media that she is no longer working for the company.
Cabot's resignation took place just days after Byron also left the company. People are speculating that they resigned in response to the fallout and to avoid the company getting dragged into their personal controversy.
So far, neither Cabot nor Byron has released any public statement after their fallout from their viral jumbotron moment at the Coldplay concert. An investigation is reportedly ongoing within the company.
More images and videos of their intimate moments at the Coldplay concert have also circulated online, showing them being cozy while watching the band perform on stage. It is unknown yet how the controversy will impact the status of their respective marriages with their spouses as a result.
What is the Impact of the Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal on Astronomer?
As mentioned, Byron has resigned as CEO of Astronomer as part of the fallout from the Coldplay kiss cam scandal.
Pete DeJoy took over as the new interim CEO of the company. He promised in a statement that they are moving forward from the controversy and they are "building something great" as they step into the new direction.
"The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter," he wrote.
"The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name."
DeJoy added, "To our team: thank you for your resilience & commitment to building something great. And to our community and customers: thank you for your trust. We won’t let you down."
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