Who is Astronomer's Kristin Cabot? All about her husband, net worth and more
When Coldplay hit the stage in Boston on July 16, fans expected music, magic, and maybe a few feel-good moments on the kiss cam. What no one saw coming was a viral storm featuring two unexpected stars: Andy Byron , CEO of data tech firm Astronomer, and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot . As the stadium cam panned over them mid-show, the pair appeared visibly startled—ducking out of frame just as Chris Martin cracked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Within hours, the clip exploded across TikTok and X, igniting rumors, memes, and some very awkward conversations about workplace relationships. Both Byron and Cabot remain silent, leaving the internet to do what it does best: speculate. But who exactly is Kristin Cabot beyond the Coldplay moment?
Kristin Cabot joined Astronomer as the Chief People Officer in November 2024. In tech speak, that means she’s the powerhouse behind company culture, recruitment, and keeping the vibes positive for thousands of employees. Before Astronomer, Kristin built a strong reputation in Silicon Valley, shaping HR at places like ObserveIT, Neo4j, and Proofpoint.
She’s got a BA in Political Science from Gettysburg College, backs her skills with real-world wins (like scaling Neo4j from 225 to 900 employees), and brags on LinkedIn that she's “passionate,” “trust-building,” and capable of growing award‑winning workplace culture . Bottom line? She’s been a rising star in talent management circles for a while.
What about her husband?
Yes, Kristin is married—or at least was. Social media sleuths discovered she was married to Kenneth C. Thornby, though it appears they split in 2018, with the divorce wrapping up around 2022. Beyond that, she’s kept her personal life pretty private—no flashy social posts or tabloids to stalk. Still, the ex-spouse angle adds a layer of intrigue now that her name is everywhere.
Her net worth?
Despite the spotlight, Kristin’s personal net worth remains under wraps. But considering Astronomer’s estimated $1.2–1.3 billion valuation and the generosity of C-suite compensation packages, especially in Silicon Valley she likely earns a cushy six-figure salary, plus perks—bonuses, stock options, maybe even equity. Combine that with her exec experience at big tech names, and Kristin is probably sitting on a pretty healthy financial cushion.
The Coldplay kiss‑cam that changed everything
Flash forward to July 16, 2025: Kristin Cabot and Astronomer CEO Andy Byron show up at a Coldplay concert in Boston. But then came that moment. The Kiss Cam, always lurking, zoomed in right on them—just as they were sharing what looked like a little too-cozy moment for two coworkers.
Caught off-guard, Andy practically dove out of frame, while Kristin quickly turned away and hid her face. Chris Martin, never missing a beat, threw in the line that set the internet on fire: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” Boom. The clip went viral almost instantly on TikTok and X.
People didn’t hold back—roasting the awkwardness, speculating about their relationship, and raising eyebrows over a CEO and HR head caught in such a “close” moment. Needless to say, the drama had officially entered the group chat.
Social media reactions
The drama unfolded fast:
- Andy’s wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, removed "Byron" from her socials and deleted her Facebook account.
- Neither Andy nor Kristin has spoken up. Astronomer stayed silent, too
- Ethics experts and employees pointed out the potential HR nightmare: the person responsible for company culture is now in the spotlight for questionable behavior with her boss
- Memes, snarky comments, and "what if" hypotheticals flooded in: "She runs HR—does she run this as misconduct?"
- Hashtags like Busted!” was a common refrain. “#zerosympathy,” was another.
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