Overview

• A kiss cam broadcast at Coldplay’s Boston show unexpectedly revealed CEO Andy Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot and drew more than 20 million views online.
• Astronomer’s board suspended both executives on July 17 and launched a formal internal investigation into their conduct.
• The footage prompted personal repercussions as Byron’s wife removed his surname from her social media and deactivated her profiles and Cabot altered her professional accounts.
• On July 19, Byron resigned and co-founder Pete DeJoy stepped in as interim CEO while the inquiry continues.
• The episode highlights the blurred boundaries between personal privacy and corporate governance when private moments become global spectacles.