Astronomer HR Chief Kristin Cabot Bragged She “Wins Trust of CEOs” — Before Cuddling Married Boss on Coldplay Kiss Cam
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's HR chief, once boasted about earning CEOs’ trust. Then she appeared on Coldplay’s kiss cam in an intimate moment with married CEO Andy Byron.
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Astronomer’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, once boldly claimed she could win the trust of CEOs. She wasn’t wrong but she may have taken it too far.
Before becoming the central figure in a viral concert scandal, Cabot described herself as “an influential leader and fearless change agent” on her LinkedIn bio. Her proudest skill? Earning the confidence of everyone from assistants to the C-suite.
“I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” she wrote.
The irony wasn’t lost on the internet this week when Cabot was seen embracing her married boss, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, on Coldplay’s kiss cam at Gillette Stadium. The clip now viewed millions of times shows the pair in a cozy moment before reacting awkwardly as the camera zooms in. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even joked about it mid-concert:
"Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy."
Byron, who has been married for over a decade, has not publicly commented on the incident. Cabot has remained silent as well.
The “People” Leader in Question
Cabot, Astronomer’s official Chief People Officer, joined the AI-powered data infrastructure company in late 2024. Her online bio paints her as a champion of modern workplace culture:
“A passionate People leader known for building award-winning cultures from the ground up for fast-growing startups and multi-national corporations.”
She also writes that she specializes in:
“Creating innovative systems and processes that attract top talent, while aligning an organization’s people around its mission and values.”
That mission, ironically, may be on shaky ground now.
Corporate Consequences Loom
The Coldplay kiss cam moment has done more than spark memes it’s launched a credibility crisis for a company that positions itself as a leader in data trust and people-first values.
With Cabot responsible for HR policy and executive conduct, the ethical optics are complicated. The company has since locked down comment sections on social media, while rumors swirl internally about possible disciplinary action.
Public Reaction
Online, critics have had a field day:
“She really said ‘wins trust of CEOs’ and then proved it too literally,” one user wrote on X.
“HR leading the scandal instead of solving it. 2025 in one image,” another added.
The clip has revived broader conversations about workplace relationships, power dynamics, and the blurred lines between personal and professional roles especially when executives are involved.
Conclusion
Kristin Cabot may have won her CEO’s trust — but the price may be public trust in return.
As Astronomer scrambles to control the fallout, one thing is clear: in an age of transparency and viral accountability, even the most polished LinkedIn bio can come back to haunt you.
