Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has officially stepped down following a viral incident that sparked controversy online. The resignation comes days after Byron and the company’s HR head, Kristin Cabot, were caught in a romantic embrace on Coldplay’s kiss cam during a live concert. What made the clip go viral wasn’t the PDA or a heart-touching moment, but rather the fact that both Andy and Kristin were married, just not to each other!
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns
The company has addressed the situation on X, confirming Byron’s resignation and expressing disappointment over recent events. The company stated that it had made headlines for reasons unrelated to its work. It emphasized that leadership roles come with an expectation of integrity—something they felt had not been upheld. This statement comes on the heels of Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan’s, silent response to the whole scandal. Megan dropped the ‘Byron’ name from her social media handles after the controversy.
As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.
Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and… pic.twitter.com/aTTUhnnyVz
— Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 19, 2025
