Kristin Cabot, Astronomer HR head, resigns after viral Coldplay kiss-cam scandal

Days after Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon’s resignation, Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer, has officially exited the company, days after their Coldplay kiss cam scandal. Following her resignation, curiosity piqued about the hefty compensation she drew during her tenure. As for industry standard, typically the senior executive in her role takes home an average annual salary of $250000 annually.

With 20 years of experience, the Astronomer’s ex-HR head has been recognised in Silicon Valley for her exceptional skills in handling thousands of employees. She joined Astronomer as Chief People Officer in November 2024. During her tenure, she has been the powerhouse behind company culture and recruitment.

At the time of hiring, Bryon said, “Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory.