There was a moment in the concert that made everyone on the social media surprised it turned out to be Viral! Instead of being amazed by the performance of the Astronomer CEO, Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin told the audience about the probable scenario of their marriage situation as he walked up to Andy and Kristin on stage. The crowd’s laughter turned into an angry shout over the internet.
The Man in the Scandal
It did not take long for the public to realize who exactly was in the video, and as it is typical for such the situation,
the fans had much to say about this new “hero” of the party.
Megan Kerrigan Byron, the Dean of Students of Bancroft School, an independent private school in Worcester, Massachusetts, very quickly became the character capable of standing up to power without even a bit of fame.
Megan and Andy seem to be leading normal lives with their two boys, keeping everyone away from their private world and professional lives — well, not anymore.
For the time being, Megan’s social media footprint has been quite substantial. She seems to have deleted the name “Byron” from her Facebook account immediately after the event, and her entire profile disappeared a day later, as reported by viewers.
It wasn’t too long before the strangers on the internet put two and two together and began to flood the comment sections with support for Megan and literally many being appalled at the betrayal and thus pouring out words of encouragement.
“You Deserve Better”: Online Support Pours In
Megan has become the people’s centerpiece of this unfolding story across social media.
“Get that divorce lawyer, Megan. You don’t deserve this.”
“You’re the classiest one in all of this mess.”
“Moms, wives, and women everywhere have your back.”
Reddit posts and Facebook groups surged with talk of Megan’s quiet dignity and the turning away of a professional who showed a lack of ethics by keeping a public affair with a CEO and an HR officer.
What About Kristin Cabot?
Around Megan, Kristin Cabot, the HR chief who was seen with Byron in the video, has also shut down her Instagram account and not come out to make any public apologies.
Subsequently, because the interrelationships at the workplace (especially between the superior positions) often create ethical issues, some have also raised the question of what the situation at Astronomer is like: it is evident that neither Bryon, Cabot, nor Astronomer have replied to the media’s growing interest.
No Word From Andy Byron—Yet
As of the present time, CEO Andy Byron has chosen to stay mum not only in the virtual world but also through official company channels. Thus, it appears that Andy Byron has not only been subjected to personal scrutiny but also increasing concern about the incongruity of his management style with the company’s culture and values.
Now What?
Megan has not yet made a statement as to whether she will press charges, get a divorce, or on the other hand take any other measures, but the public’s interest is increasingly excited. All that started with a light-hearted concert occasion has become a conversation about trust, image, and corporate responsibility.
Yet, one fact cannot be denied: Megan Kerrigan Byron has definitely not been in the spotlight but she has entered with more class than anybody.
