Resignation of HR Executive at Astronomer Tech Firm Sparks Controversy
NEW YORK — In a shocking turn of events, Kristin Cabot, the human resources executive at tech firm Astronomer, has tendered her resignation after a viral video surfaced showing her in a compromising embrace with the company’s CEO at a Coldplay concert, as reported by multiple news outlets. The scandal has sent shockwaves through the industry and beyond.
Her decision to step down comes hot on the heels of CEO Andy Byron’s resignation, which came after the company announced his suspension pending an internal investigation.
The incident took place during Coldplay’s electrifying performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where lead singer Chris Martin unexpectedly put the spotlight on the pair by calling for the cameras to focus on the crowd during his performance of the “Jumbotron Song.”
As the cameras captured Cabot and Byron cuddling and smiling on the big screen, their expressions quickly changed to one of shock as they realized they were being broadcasted to thousands of concert-goers.
Cabot’s jaw dropped in disbelief, and Byron swiftly tried to retreat from view.
Martin humorously remarked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” as the incident went viral on social media, sparking a flurry of memes, parody videos, and rampant speculation.
The company later confirmed the identities of the individuals in the statement provided to The Associated Press.
Following the scandal, both Cabot’s and Byron’s profiles have been removed from Astronomer’s official website, along with a press release from November announcing Cabot’s hiring.
Astronomer, a previously under-the-radar tech company based in New York, specializes in providing data orchestration services to corporate clients.
The fallout from the incident also had an unexpected impact on Coldplay’s music, with streaming numbers seeing a significant 20% surge in the days following the video’s widespread circulation, according to analytics firm Luminate. — Agencies
