What Led to the Resignation of Astronomer's HR Executive After a Viral Concert Moment?

Viral Moment Sparks Resignations at Astronomer

In a surprising turn of events, Kristin Cabot, the head of human resources at Astronomer, has stepped down following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert. Reports indicate that her resignation comes shortly after CEO Andy Byron also left his position amid an ongoing investigation.

The incident that triggered this chain of events involved Cabot and Byron being filmed during a concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. As singer Chris Martin invited the audience to participate in his 'Jumbotron Song,' the couple was caught on camera sharing a warm embrace, leading to a flurry of memes and parodies across social media.

Their reaction to being displayed on the big screen was priceless; Cabot's expression turned to shock as she covered her face, while Byron quickly ducked out of view. Martin humorously remarked, 'Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,' which only fueled the online frenzy.

Initially, their identities were a mystery, but internet users quickly uncovered who they were. The company later confirmed their names in a statement. Following the incident, both Cabot and Byron's profiles were removed from Astronomer's website, along with a press release announcing Cabot's hiring.

Astronomer, a tech firm based in New York, specializes in providing data organization platforms for large corporations. Interestingly, the viral moment also led to a 20% increase in online streams of Coldplay's music, as reported by Luminate, a data analytics company.