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Kristin Cabot (CPO) Height, Age, Husband, Ethnicity, Salary, Biography

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Who is Kristin Cabot? Biography, Wiki

Kristin Cabot serves as Chief People Officer at tech company Astronomer. Recently, her name trended globally after a viral moment at a Coldplay concert sparked intense speculation about her relationship with CEO Andy Byron.

Kristin Cabot Age

The exact birthdate of Kristin Cabot isn’t publicly confirmed. Based on her career timeline and education, she appears to be in her late 40s or early 50s.

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Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name Kristin Cabot (Thornby)
Nickname Kris
DOB {Update Soon}
Age In Between 40 – 50
Zodiac Sign {Update Soon}
Place of Birth Boston, MA
Place of Residence Boston, Massachusetts, United States 
Parents {Update Soon}
Education B.A (Political Science)
College Gettysburg College
Occupation Chief Operating Officer
Relationship Status Divorced
Ex-Husband Kenneth C. Thornby (d.2022)
Religion Update Soon
Nationality American
Ethnicity Caucasian
Height In Between 5’5″-5’7″
Weight {Update Soon}
Eye color Blue
Hair color Blonde
Salary {Update Soon}
Net Worth (As of 2025) {Update Soon}
Category Biography

Education

Kristin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gettysburg College. Her educational background laid the foundation for her people-focused leadership approach.

Family

Little is known about Kristin Cabot’s immediate family or upbringing. Public records don’t reveal details about parents or siblings.

Husband

Is Kristin Cabot still married? No, she was married to Kenneth C. Thornby. Multiple sources confirm they separated in 2018 with divorce finalized in 2022. Current marital status remains unconfirmed.

Children

No public information exists regarding Kristin Cabot having children.

Career

She works on the following positions:

  • Current Role: Chief People Officer at Astronomer (since November 2024)

  • Philosophy: “Magic happens when you align people strategy to business strategy”

  • Expertise: Scaling company culture during rapid growth phases

  • Previous Experience: HR leadership roles at Neo4j (grew team from 225→900), Proofpoint, and ObserveIT

  • CEO Endorsement: Andy Byron called her a “perfect fit” with “exceptional leadership in talent management”

  • Tools: Uses 15five, Glint, and Workday for HR operations

The mentioned-below shows her career highlights:

Company Role Key Achievement
Astronomer Chief People Officer Driving people strategy during growth phase
Neo4j HR Leadership Scaled workforce 300% (225→900 employees)
Proofpoint HR Executive Developed talent management systems
ObserveIT People Operations Built foundational HR structures

The Concert Incident

Cabot with Andy Byron
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Cabot with Andy Byron (Photo Credit: TikTok Video)

During Coldplay’s July 2025 show at Gillette Stadium:

  1. 📹 The “kiss cam” focused on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot in an embrace

  2. 😳 Both reacted with visible discomfort – Byron ducked, Cabot covered her face

  3. 🎤 Chris Martin joked: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy”

  4. ⚡ Video went viral across TikTok/X, sparking affair speculation

Aftermath

  • Byron disabled LinkedIn comments and deleted posts praising Cabot

  • His wife Megan Kerrigan removed “Byron” from social profiles

  • Astronomer hasn’t commented on potential investigations

  • Cabot’s ex-husband Kenneth Thornby was identified by social media users

Professional Reputation

Despite the scandal, Cabot remains respected in tech HR circles for:

  • Building “award-winning cultures from the ground up” (LinkedIn)

  • Expertise in leadership transitions and organizational design

  • Creating career progression frameworks at scaling startups

  • Championing DEI initiatives in tech recruitment

Religion

The religious beliefs or practices of Kristin Cabot haven’t been publicly disclosed.

Ethnicity and Nationality

Kristin Cabot’s ethnicity is Caucasian and she holds American nationality.

Height and Weight

How tall is Kristin Cabot? Estimated at 5’5″-5’7″ (165-170 cm) based on public photos. Her weight appears proportionate but remains undisclosed.

Salary

As Chief People Officer at a $1.3 billion tech firm, Kristin Cabot likely earns a senior executive compensation package including base salary, bonuses, and equity. Exact figures aren’t widely shared.

Net Worth

While Kristin Cabot’s net worth remains unconfirmed, her executive position at a billion-dollar company suggests substantial career earnings and potential equity value.

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Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below are the social media handles of a chief operating officer Kristin Cabot:

Homepage www.theeducationisthub.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinthornby/
X (Formerly Twitter) {Update Soon}
Instagram {Update Soon}

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