Astronomer CEO Andy Byron sang Kristin Cabot’s praises when she was hired in November 2024 as the company’s Chief People Officer– eight months before they went viral for apparently getting busted on Coldplay’s kiss cam.
Byron noted Cabot’s leadership abilities in an Astronomer press release from Nov. 19.
“Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory,” he said.
Online sleuths have claimed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, were the two people caught embracing on the kiss cam at Coldplay’s concert in Boston Wednesday.TikTok/@instaagraace
When the two realized they were on the kiss cam, their horrified expressions went viral.TikTok/@instaagraace“She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer,” he continued.
Cabot — who was praised for “preserving and enriching company culture at organizations experiencing rapid growth” in the hiring announcement — also mentioned Andy by name in the press release.
“I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy,” Cabot said. “There are plenty of companies out there where a leadership team doesn’t recognize the value that a strong people leader and people team can bring to a company.”
“It’s not just about benefits or catered lunches. There’s so much more to it, and I was energized in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here.”
Cabot has been working at Astronomer — a company that empowers data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI and software to life — since November 2024.Astronomer
Byron has been the CEO of Astronomer since July 2023.LinkedIn/Andy Byron
