Recently, a video recording the intimate scene between Andy Byron - CEO of technology company Astronomer - and female human resources director Kristin Cabot at Coldplay's concert is causing a storm on social networks.
Notably, behind the public's surprise is the attitude of many former employees who have worked with this CEO - who described him as a "diseased" leader and "overwhelmed by sales".
Andy Byron, head of a New York-based software company, was spotted with Cabot on a large "orange kiss" screen at Gillette Stadium (Massachusetts) while Coldplay was performing.
The two appeared in intimate postures: Byron wrapped around Cabot's waist and the two held hands.
When he discovered it was filming, Cabot immediately covered his face and turned his back, while Byron bowed to avoid filming.
A former employee who worked directly under Byron revealed to the New York Post that the video quickly spread through the former employee's internal chat groups.
In the working environment, Byron is considered a pressure leader, erratic and uncompromising, especially in the sales segment.
He demands high, creating a suffocating and negative atmosphere, the source added.
Previously, the disclosure of the affair image became a scandal when public opinion discovered that Byron had a family and was married to Megan Kerrigan Byron.
Meanwhile, Kristin Cabot completed divorce proceedings with her ex-husband - Kenneth Thornby - in 2022 after filing in 2018.
The incident was further complicated when Coldplay's lead singer - Chris Martin - spoke up right on stage.
At first, he thought the camera was recording a sweet moment in the crowd. But after a few moments of confusion, Martin exclaimed: "Either they are having an affair, or they are afraid". He later added: "The real death. Hopefully we didn't cause anything too bad."
To date, the Astronomer company has not issued an official announcement or updated new information about the work status of the two directors.
Before the incident, Byron had been a prominent face in the technology world. He has been the CEO of Astronomer since July 2023.
In May, this company completed a capital call round worth $93 million (about 2.4 trillion VND) with support from large funds such as Bain Capital and Salesforce.
However, after the orange kiss event, Byrons profile was quickly removed. Many people believe that the scandal not only affects personal reputation but can also harm the reputation and development potential of Astronomer.
The incident is still continuing to attract public attention and the media.
