Did Astronomer CEO's wife drop his surname before deactivating her Facebook account?
'Megan's Facebook page has since been deleted after users inundated her account with comments regarding the viral clip of her husband,' another user said in a post on X.At the time of writing this article, her Facebook profile could not be found. IndiaToday.in cannot independently verify these claims.The controversy erupted after a Coldplay concert at Boston's Gillette Stadium, where Andy Byron appeared on the venue's Kiss Cam alongside Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's Chief People Officer.Chris Martin even acknowledged the pair on stage, saying: 'Oh, look at these two. Either they're having an affair or they are very shy.'Andy Byron, who has led Cincinnati-based Astronomer for over two years, has yet to address the incident publicly. Meanwhile, Kristin Cabot, who joined Astronomer in 2024 after stints at Proofpoint, ObserveIT, and Neo4j, has also remained silent.Megan, an accomplished educator and mother of two, has now found herself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. She currently serves as Associate Director of the Lower School and Admissions for the Hope Graham Program at Bancroft School in Worcester, Massachusetts.Despite her apparent preference for privacy, Megan's social media activity has become a focal point for online speculation. Before her account reportedly went offline, a section of the internet left messages of support on her previous Facebook posts.- Ends
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