As the dramatic fallout from the viral “kiss cam” incident at a Coldplay concert continues to roil the tech world and personal lives, the spotlight has swung sharply to Andrew Cabot, the husband of Astronomer Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. While his wife is embroiled in a public scandal involving her former CEO, Andy Byron, Andrew Cabot himself is a prominent business leader, the CEO of Privateer Rum, a Massachusetts-based distillery with a storied heritage.
The recent controversy, which began with a Jumbotron moment at Gillette Stadium that showed Kristin Cabot in an intimate embrace with then-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has propelled both Cabots into an unwanted public glare. While Astronomer has launched an internal investigation and Byron has since resigned, details about Kristin Cabot’s personal life have emerged, highlighting her marriage to Andrew Cabot and their recent significant joint purchase.
Andrew Cabot is the CEO and COO of Privateer Rum, a company he launched in 2011. The distillery, located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, draws heavily on a rich historical narrative, with Andrew being a direct descendant of an 18th-century rum distiller and privateer, also named Andrew Cabot (1750-1791). His company’s branding and ethos reportedly emphasize this lineage, touting transparency and craftsmanship in its rum production. Kristin Cabot herself is listed as an advisory board member for Privateer Rum, a role she has held since September 2020.
The Cabots’ marital relationship has been further underscored by property records, which reveal that Kristin and Andrew jointly purchased a $2.2 million home in Rye, New Hampshire, in February 2025—just five months before the now-infamous Coldplay concert. This two-story, four-bedroom New England-style house, located minutes from the Atlantic coast, was a significant investment, reflecting a lifestyle consistent with their executive roles.
Kristin Cabot’s marriage to Andrew is reportedly her second; her divorce from Kenneth Thornby was finalized in 2022. Photos widely circulated on social media, reportedly showing Kristin and Andrew with two children, also hint at their family life.
While Andrew Cabot is a business leader in his own right, he has largely maintained a lower public profile compared to the tech world’s more visible figures until this recent controversy. His company’s focus on authentic, high-quality rum is now intertwined with the very public drama surrounding his wife. The scandal could pose challenges for Privateer Rum, especially as the brand heavily leans on its image of integrity and heritage.
Neither Andrew nor Kristin Cabot has issued any public statements directly addressing the viral video or the ongoing investigation at Astronomer. As the internal probe continues and the fallout for all parties involved deepens, the professional and personal lives of the Cabots remain under intense scrutiny, highlighting the unpredictable ways in which private moments can spill into the public domain with unforeseen and far-reaching consequences.