Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's relationship 'taking a turn'
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot go viral on Coldplay kiss cam, sparking backlash, deleted LinkedIn and HR ethics questions.
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Daily Voice on MSNCompany Reacts To 'Apology' After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay ShowIt's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro,
Tech firm Astronomer was the subject of memes and misinformation after a video allegedly of its CEO and HR chief at a Coldplay concert went viral.
The couple appeared distinctly uncomfortable when they spotted themselves live on the big screen in front of tens of thousands
Internet sleuths identified the embarrassed woman caught on the Coldplay kiss cam next to Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot as Astronomer’s just-promoted VP of HR.
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Chris Martin paused a Coldplay concert to interrogate a couple after a viral kiss-cam moment involving a married tech CEO sparked controversy online.
Apart from congratulations to other-Andy (and a hearty how dare for the unearned burn on Coldplay), this is an example of how deflection and humor might come in handy. The immediate deletion is the double-click equivalent of Byron's physical drop to the ground. Conspicuous! An admission by omission!
Social media users believe Stoddard is the red-faced woman seen grimacing as Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot ran from the jumbotron cameras at the concert.
The embarrassing video captured Byron and Cabot quickly trying to cover their faces after the jumbotron unexpectedly focused on them during the concert.