When Coldplay lit up the stage in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday night, it wasn’t just the band that drew attention. A surprising moment during the concert’s kiss cam segment sent shockwaves across the internet—and through one CEO’s marriage.
As Chris Martin’s camera scanned the crowd, it landed on a couple sharing an awkward moment: Andy Byron, CEO of data analytics company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm’s Chief People Officer. Caught off guard, Cabot quickly shielded her face while Byron ducked. The crowd laughed, and Martin cheekily commented, “Oh, look at these two. Either they are having an affair, or they are just very shy.” That comment, paired with their flustered reactions, sent the internet buzzing.
The moment soon went viral, and it didn’t take long before the internet uncovered that Byron is married—to Megan Kerrigan, a respected Massachusetts educator and mother of his two children.
Who Is Megan Kerrigan?
Megan Kerrigan, 50, is the Associate Director at the Bancroft School in Massachusetts. She is in charge of admissions for the Hope Graham Program and Lower School, a role that showcases her commitment to inclusive and specialized education, especially for students with learning differences. Known for her low-key presence and dedication to education, Kerrigan has built a reputation for professionalism and integrity within academic circles.
Despite generally maintaining a private life, Megan found herself thrust into the spotlight after the concert clip went viral. Within hours of the footage gaining traction, social media users noticed that she had removed her husband’s surname from her online profiles—a subtle yet telling move that ignited speculation of marital discord.
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According to reports from Marca, the name change added to a wave of public and private criticism directed toward Byron. Former colleagues speaking to The New York Post expressed little surprise at the unfolding scandal. One ex-employee described Byron as “sales-obsessed” and called his leadership style “toxic,” noting that many former staff members found the viral moment a form of karmic justice.
In the aftermath, Byron appears to have taken down or deactivated his LinkedIn profile. A search for it now leads to a generic error page: “This page doesn’t exist.”
Neither Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot, nor the Astronomer company has issued a public statement. Meanwhile, Megan Kerrigan continues to maintain silence amid a media frenzy—upholding the grace and privacy she’s long been known for.
The Coldplay concert may have been just another tour stop for the band, but for one couple, it marked a dramatic turning point.
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