India, July 18 -- Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, found himself in controversy after a kiss cam moment during Coldplay's Wednesday concert showed him embracing the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, leading to affair and cheating rumors. Frontman Chris Martin pointed out a couple in the audience during the concert, leading to speculation about a possible workplace cheating scandal.

Byron, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, has been leading Astronomer since July 2023.

Byron's exact net worth is not known. However, in May 2025, Astronomer announced it had received new funding of $93 million.

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