Astronomy Company's HR Head Kristin Cabot Resigns After 'Kiss Cam' Video with Andy Byrne at Coldplay Concert Goes Viral; Company Confirms.
America: A lighthearted 'kiss cam' moment at a Coldplay concert has drastically altered the professional life of Kristin Cabot, the Senior HR Head of the American tech company Astronomer. At the concert on July 16 in Boston, Massachusetts, former CEO Andy Byrne and Kristin were seen together on screen. The video rapidly went viral on social media, and within days, Kristin Cabot resigned from the company.
Beginning of the Viral Video
When the 'kiss cam' focused on Kristin and Andy at the Coldplay concert, they were seen embracing and swaying to the music. However, as soon as the camera focused on them, they appeared slightly uncomfortable and tried to hide themselves. Singer Chris Martin jokingly commented from the stage, "Either these people are secretly in love, or they're very shy." This moment was recorded and went viral on social media within hours.
Social Media Uproar
As soon as the video went viral on the internet, viewers and social media users began identifying the pair. While some users took it lightly, many began questioning the relationship between the HR Head and the former CEO. As HR Head, Kristin's role made the matter even more sensitive.
Kristin Cabot's Resignation
Astronomer confirmed in a statement that Kristin Cabot is no longer part of the company. However, they also clarified that no formal statement has been issued by Kristin or the company so far. The entire situation progressed quite suddenly and informally.
Andy Byrne Had Already Left the Company
Prior to Kristin, Andy Byrne had already resigned from the company. On July 20, the company formally announced that the Board of Directors had accepted Andy's resignation. Pete DeJoy, the company's co-founder and Chief Product Officer, is now serving as interim CEO.
Impact on Company Image and Reaction
Astronomer acknowledged that this incident has increased their visibility on social media, but they also clarified that it has not affected the company's services or clients. The company stated, "We are doing what we do best – solving our customers' AI and data analytics problems."
What is a Kiss Cam?
A kiss cam is a type of entertainment trend, especially common in stadiums or music concerts in America and European countries. When the camera focuses on a couple, they embrace or kiss in front of the public. It is a form of entertainment and is shown live on the jumbotron.
