Was Andy Byron Fired? Updates After He Was Placed on Leave Amid Coldplay Kiss Cam Fallout
Astronomer announced that another executive is serving as interim CEO amid the public debacle involving Andy and chief people officer Kristin Cabot.
In the days following a July 2025 Coldplay concert in Massachusetts, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was placed on leave while co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy serves as interim CEO. Andy was spotted on a kiss cam embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s chief people officer. Meanwhile, Andy is married to his wife, Megan Kerrigan, and Kristin is reportedly married to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot. Now that Andy is the subject of a social media firestorm, critics are wondering if he will be fired by Astronomer.
Below, get updates on Andy’s employment with Astronomer and what we know so far about the situation.
What Is Andy Byron’s Net Worth?
Andy’s net worth ranges between $20 million to $70 million, according to multiple reports. However, the exact number is still unclear.
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Is Andy Byron Getting Fired as the Astronomer CEO?
Andy resigned from Astronomer but was not fired. One day after announcing that Andy was placed on leave, the company confirmed his resignation in an X post.
“As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” the statement began. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met. Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.”
As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.
Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and… pic.twitter.com/aTTUhnnyVz
— Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 19, 2025
The New York-based software and date company also announced that its Board of Directors is investigating the situation between Andy and Kristin.
“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” the separate LinkedIn announcement read. “The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly. Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event, and no other employees were in the video.”
The company added that Andy had “not put out any statement” and that “reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.”
Is Andy Byron Still Married to His Wife?
At the time of publication, it appears that Andy and Megan are still legally married.
Does Andy Byron Have Children?
Yes, it appears that Andy shares children with Megan, according to multiple reports.
Is Kristin Cabot Still Married?
It’s unclear whether or not Kristin and her reported husband, Andrew, are still married, but according to the New York Post, they purchased a home together earlier this year.