CEO Affair

A Coldplay concert in Boston turned into a corporate scandal when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Christine Cabot were filmed in a compromising situation. The video went viral, leading to Byron’s departure from the $1.3 billion tech company. Meanwhile, Grace, the concertgoer who filmed the incident, capitalized on the video’s popularity by soliciting donations and successfully paying off her $80,000 debt. The Astronomer released a statement emphasizing accountability.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and CHRO Kristin Carbo are on leave pending an investigation after being filmed in a public embrace at a Coldplay concert. The incident, captured on video and shared widely online, is reportedly under board review. Both Byron and Carbo are married. Byron has apologized for the incident, which garnered attention including a reaction from Elon Musk. The concert venue displayed the couple on its large screens, prompting commentary from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.