A notable incident unfolded at a recent Coldplay concert when a couple was unexpectedly captured on camera, sparking a media frenzy that has since culminated in the resignation of a key executive at a US tech firm. Kristin Cabot, who served as the chief people officer at Astronomer, has officially stepped down from her position, according to a company statement provided to the BBC.
The controversy traces back to a clip shared widely on social media, depicting a man and a woman—identified by various media outlets as Cabot and the company's former CEO, Andy Byron—embracing before quickly ducking to escape the camera's view. The moment caught the attention of Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, who quipped to the audience, "Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy," after the couple's attempt to hide.
The footage, which garnered millions of views and spawned countless memes, led to intense speculation about the nature of their relationship. Amidst the ensuing chatter and the emergence of various fake statements claiming to clarify the incident, Astronomer initiated an internal inquiry without explicitly referencing the viral video.
In a surprising twist, just days after the concert, Byron, who had previously been suspended pending investigation, resigned from his role at Astronomer. The company announced co-founder and chief product officer Pete DeJoy as the interim CEO to guide the startup through this unprecedented chapter. In a recent communication, DeJoy acknowledged the extraordinary media interest that has thrust Aeronomer into the public spotlight, declaring that it had become a "household" name almost overnight. He assured stakeholders that the company remains dedicated to its mission of innovation within the realms of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence, vowing to continue making strides towards greatness in its field.
