Kristin Cabot's resignation follows her on-screen moment with the CEO at a Coldplay concert, amidst a wave of scrutiny facing the company.
Coldplay Concert Faux Pas: Tech Execs Resign After Viral Clip
Coldplay Concert Faux Pas: Tech Execs Resign After Viral Clip
A tech company’s HR chief stepped down after a concert incident became a media sensation.
In a whirlwind of events stemming from a seemingly innocent concert outing, Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer at Astronomer, has resigned after being captured on the venue’s big screen engaging in an affectionate embrace with the company’s CEO. The incident, which unfolded at a Coldplay concert, quickly turned into a viral sensation as social media users dissected the footage, ultimately prompting Cabot’s departure from the tech firm.
The episode began when the couple was filmed swaying to Coldplay's music, only to suddenly duck down as they realized they were being broadcasted to thousands in attendance. The lead singer of the band, Chris Martin, humorously remarked, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” adding to the unexpected public scrutiny of the pair. Their moment of affection sparked countless memes and discussions across various platforms, drawing significant media attention.
In the wake of the viral clip, Astronomer announced it would be investigating the incident though it did not name the specific video in its statement. The situation escalated further when the company’s CEO, Andy Byron, was placed on leave and subsequently resigned shortly after Cabot’s departure. Following these events, co-founder Pete DeJoy stepped in as the interim CEO, underscoring the rapid transformation the company underwent after this publicity storm.
In a public address, DeJoy commented on the unprecedented media attention, recognizing that for a startup in the data and AI sector, such exposure was rarely seen. He emphasized the company's commitment to “building something great,” despite the tumultuous circumstances that have thrust them into the spotlight.
The episode began when the couple was filmed swaying to Coldplay's music, only to suddenly duck down as they realized they were being broadcasted to thousands in attendance. The lead singer of the band, Chris Martin, humorously remarked, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” adding to the unexpected public scrutiny of the pair. Their moment of affection sparked countless memes and discussions across various platforms, drawing significant media attention.
In the wake of the viral clip, Astronomer announced it would be investigating the incident though it did not name the specific video in its statement. The situation escalated further when the company’s CEO, Andy Byron, was placed on leave and subsequently resigned shortly after Cabot’s departure. Following these events, co-founder Pete DeJoy stepped in as the interim CEO, underscoring the rapid transformation the company underwent after this publicity storm.
In a public address, DeJoy commented on the unprecedented media attention, recognizing that for a startup in the data and AI sector, such exposure was rarely seen. He emphasized the company's commitment to “building something great,” despite the tumultuous circumstances that have thrust them into the spotlight.
