The CEO’s Resignation Amid the Kiss Cam Scandal
A prominent tech CEO, who was caught on a Kiss Cam at a concert embracing his company’s human resources chief, has resigned. The company announced the news on Saturday, stating that the leader had been placed on leave while an investigation was conducted. The company emphasized that its leaders are expected to uphold high standards of conduct and accountability, which were not met in this case.
The Concert Incident
The incident occurred during a recent Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts. A photo of the couple, Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, was displayed on a giant screen at Gillette Stadium. However, as soon as they realized the camera was on them, Byron quickly moved out of frame, while Cabot turned her back to the cameras. A source revealed that Cabot was later placed on leave from Astronomer.
Company Response and Interim Leadership
Astronomer addressed the situation by clarifying that another employee, Alyssa Stoddard, was also seen in the video, as had been rumored. The company’s co-founder, Pete DeJoy, is now serving as the interim CEO while the investigation continues.
Additional Video Footage
TMZ has released footage that claims to show a different angle of Byron and Cabot before the Kiss Cam incident. The footage shows the two “kissing when no one’s looking” during the concert.
Fake Statement Circulating Online
A supposed mea culpa from Byron, featuring a quote from Coldplay, has been circulating online. However, reports indicate that this statement is fake. As of Saturday morning, neither Byron nor Cabot had issued an official statement. Both have taken their LinkedIn accounts offline, according to CBS News.
The Viral Moment and Its Impact
Grace Springer, the woman who recorded the Kiss Cam incident and helped it go viral, expressed mixed feelings about her actions. While she feels bad for causing disruption, she believes that those involved should have known better. She hopes that the partners of both Byron and Cabot can find healing from this situation.
Clarifying Kristin Cabot’s Marital Status
The New York Post attempted to clarify Cabot’s complex marital status. Although she filed for divorce from her spouse, Kenneth Thornby, in 2018 (which was finalized in 2022), there appears to be another husband in the mix: Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum. Property records indicate that the two have lived together since at least 2023 and purchased a new home in February for $2.2 million.
Memes and Parodies
Public scandals often attract a wave of humor, and this incident is no exception. Memes are spreading rapidly online, and the Big Lead reported that sports teams and mascots are mocking the couple’s apparent mistake. One notable example comes from the Philadelphia Phillies.
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