Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is under public scrutiny after a viral kiss cam video sparked affair rumours. As questions swirl around his personal life, attention has also turned to his financial standing.
Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, is currently embroiled in a “cheating controversy” after a video from Coldplay’s Kiss cam went viral. The Kiss cam captured Byron and company’s HR chief together in a cozy moment, leading to speculation of an affair. The CEO is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and has been leading Astronomer since July 2023.
Andy Byron’s Net Worth
Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, is estimated to have a net worth ranging between $20 million and $70 million. While the exact figure remains undisclosed, his wealth largely stems from equity in the company. Following Astronomer’s Series D funding round in May 2025 —where it raised $93 million — the company was valued between $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion. Based on typical CEO ownership stakes in private startups (1% to 5%), Byron’s equity could be worth anywhere from $12 million to $65 million. Factoring in his prior compensation, bonuses, and stock options from previous executive roles, his total net worth likely falls within that range.
Andy Byron in Spotlight Over Alleged ‘Cheating’ Scandal Caught on Kiss Cam
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron found himself at the centre of a viral controversy after being caught in a seemingly intimate moment with Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert at Boston’s Gillette Stadium. The stadium’s kiss cam captured the two in a close embrace, drawing a cheeky comment from frontman Chris Martin: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” As the crowd laughed, Byron ducked behind a barrier while Cabot turned her face away.
Byron, 50, is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, an educator at Bancroft School, and the couple has two children. Speculation intensified after Megan reportedly dropped “Byron” from her Facebook profile and deactivated her account. Cabot is also married — to Kenneth C. Thornby.
So far, Astronomer, the New York-based tech company Byron leads, has declined to comment on whether the incident could involve any breach of corporate conduct. Neither Byron nor Cabot has issued public statements regarding the incident.
About Astronomer and Byron’s Role
Andy Byron took over as CEO of Astronomer in July 2023. The company develops Astro, a DataOps platform designed to streamline workflow management using Apache Airflow. Astronomer helps clients maintain uptime and speed up development pipelines. Before joining Astronomer, Byron held executive roles at prominent tech firms including Lacework, Cybereason, and Fuze.
Based in New York, Byron has been known for sharing updates on Astronomer’s progress and products through his LinkedIn account. Off the professional circuit, he lives with his wife and children, though the recent controversy has brought his personal life into public scrutiny.
