Astronomer's CEO and Head of HR Embroiled in Coldplay Concert Scandal

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A viral clip of Astronomer's CEO Andy Byron and Head of HR Kristin Cabot being caught on camera in a romantic embrace at a Coldplay concert has sparked controversy. The footage has been viewed over 17 million times on TikTok, with Chris Martin calling out the couple's awkward reaction to being shown on camera. In response, Astronomer appears to have deleted its LinkedIn post announcing Cabot's hiring as the company's Chief People Office.

Key Takeaways:

  • The viral clip of Byron and Cabot was taken from Coldplay's performance at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, where Chris Martin showed fans on the big screen, including the couple embracing.
  • The clip amassed over 17 million views on TikTok, with fans quick to identify Byron and Cabot in the footage.
  • Astronomer's LinkedIn post announcing Cabot's hiring was deleted, with the URL no longer working.
  • Comments on all of Astronomer's LinkedIn posts have been turned off.
  • Byron praised Cabot's "exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management" at the time of her hiring, with Cabot stating she had "energised in my conversations" with Byron and the Astronomer leadership team.
  • Cabot emphasized the importance of aligning people strategy with business strategy, preferring to think of her role as "people strategy versus traditional human resources".

Statistics:

  • Over 17 million views on the viral clip of Byron and Cabot on TikTok.
  • 2022 marked the beginning of Coldplay's worldwide tour, which is set to end at Wembley Stadium in London this September.
  • Resale websites such as viagogo, Vivid Seats, and StubHub have Coldplay tickets available, with prices varying depending on the platform.

Sources:

  • Us Weekly:*[1]*
  • Astronomer's LinkedIn:*[2]*
  • The Mirror:*[3]*
  • Coldplay's website:*[4]*
  • TikTok:*[5]*