Kristin Cabot resigned as Chief People Officer at tech startup Astronomer after being publicly caught on the kiss cam with married CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert. Both individuals are reportedly married to others, leading to immediate media scrutiny and public backlash. Byron also resigned from his position. Legal experts highlighted the conflict of interest for Cabot as head of HR, emphasizing the difficulty in maintaining authority over workplace relationships while involved in an affair. Neither Cabot nor Byron has publicly commented on the scandal, which has captivated the media.
Kristin Cabot's resignation followed public scrutiny after she and CEO Andy Byron were caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert, both reportedly married.
Byron resigned from his position amidst the scandal, raising serious questions about workplace ethics, especially with Cabot leading human resources.
Employment lawyers predict Cabot would not be able to retain her HR position due to her involvement in an affair with the CEO, questioning her authority.
The incident has resulted in widespread media attention, including memes and late-night comedic references, highlighting the severe backlash from their actions.
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