Astronomer CEO's Wife Megan Byron Finally Found After Viral Coldplay Scandal

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The wife of disgraced CEO Andy Byron is reportedly lying low at the couple's $2.4 million mansion in Maine while holding crisis talks over the future of their marriage.
Photos from the cringeworthy concert moment quickly circulated online, showing Byron cozying up to Cabot as the two appeared on the stadium's jumbotron.
The pair immediately ducked and turned their backs to the screen in an awkward attempt to hide, prompting frontman Chris Martin to quip, "They're either having an affair… or are very shy."
Andy Byron's Wife Megan Flees To Maine Mansion
Megan Byron has remained tight-lipped following her husband's now-viral "kiss cam" moment with his top HR executive, Kristin Cabot, during a Coldplay concert in Boston last week. However, Daily Mail sources claim she surrounded herself with family, including her older sister, Maura, at their luxury Kennebunk estate, more than 100 miles from their $1.4 million primary residence in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Since the scandal erupted, Andy Byron has resigned from his role as CEO of the tech company Astronomer, and Megan has taken quiet but pointed steps to distance herself publicly.
The longtime educator, who serves as Associate Director of Lower School and Hope Graham Program Admissions at Bancroft School, has removed her husband's last name from her social media, reverting to her maiden name, Kerrigan.
Astronomer Breaks Silence On Viral Scandal
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned following Coldplay concert incident. pic.twitter.com/IfXm7Q1RjH
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 19, 2025
Shortly after Byron's viral moment, the company released an official statement addressing the scandal directly: "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met."
They added, "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding."
The company also confirmed it is launching an internal investigation.
Andy Byron's Old Praise For Kristin Cabot Resurfaces Amid Scandal
Back in November 2024, Andy Byron publicly celebrated Kristin Cabot's promotion to Chief People Officer in a glowing LinkedIn post that has since resurfaced amid the scandal.
At the time, the now-disgraced CEO praised her "exceptional leadership" and "deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies," adding that her passion for fostering diverse and collaborative workplaces made her "a perfect fit for Astronomer."
New CEO Of Astronomer Breaks Silence
Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts. pic.twitter.com/hsJHV2u5UM
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 17, 2025
Following Andy Byron's swift resignation, Astronomer's new interim CEO, Pete DeJoy, is officially stepping into the spotlight, and he's not exactly shying away from the chaos that led him there.
In a candid LinkedIn post shared Monday, DeJoy addressed the scandal head-on, acknowledging the bizarre way the company became a household name. "The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team," he wrote. "While I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name."
"We're here because Astronomer is built by people who live to solve hard problems, stay late to fix what's broken, and care deeply about doing things the right way," he said. "We're here because our customers trust us with their most ambitious data & AI projects. And, most importantly, we're here because the mission is bigger than any one moment."
DeJoy, who had been serving in leadership at the tech company prior to the shakeup, emphasized his commitment to moving forward. "I'm stepping into this role with a wholehearted commitment to taking care of our people and delivering for our customers," he added, promising that the team "won't let you down."
Despite the awkward circumstances that vaulted him into the top job, DeJoy made it clear that Astronomer's core mission, anchored in the thriving Apache Airflow community, remains intact.
Coldplay Lightly Warns Fans About The 'Kiss Cam' After Viral CEO Scandal
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is poking fun at the now-infamous "kiss cam" moment that went viral.
During the band's first concert since the scandal, Martin addressed the audience with a cheeky warning. "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd," he said, prompting laughter. "How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen. So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now."
The moment was clearly a nod to the July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, where Byron and Cabot were caught on camera during a romantic embrace.