While the internet was busy dissecting the Coldplay concert kiss cam moment, another detail flew under the radar.
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s HR head, was seen cozying up with the company’s CEO, Andy Byron, at Gillette Stadium during Coldplay’s Foxborough stop. What looked like a harmless embrace on the big screen quickly spiraled into viral controversy, with both now pegged by viewers as married, just not to each other.
Initial reports suggest Kristin was married to Ken Thornby (Kenneth C. Thornby), a senior figure in the sportswear industry. The two filed for divorce in 2018, and it was finalized in 2022. Court records confirm they share at least one child, with Thornby ordered to pay a lump sum in child support.
The bigger twist came when it was revealed that Kristin appears to have since remarried. Her current husband is Andrew Cabot, who also holds the CEO role at Privateer Rum.
Here’s what we know about Andrew Cabot, his net worth, and previous marriages.
Who Is Andrew Cabot? Kristin Cabot’s New Husband
Kristin, the HR executive at the center of the Coldplay concert kiss cam moment with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, appears to be married to a different CEO entirely—Andrew Cabot of Privateer Rum.
Property records reveal that Kristin, whose maiden name is Stanek, has shared a Rye, New Hampshire, address with Andrew Cabot since at least 2023. According to the New York Post, the pair purchased the home together less than five months before the scandal unfolded.
Cabot is the CEO and COO of Privateer Rum, a Massachusetts-based craft distillery. The company’s official site highlights a notable family connection—his ancestor, the original Andrew Cabot (1750–1791), was a merchant, rum distiller, and privateer during the American Revolution.
The brand leans into that lineage, presenting today’s Cabot as a continuation of the family legacy.
Kristin’s LinkedIn—now deleted—also listed her as an advisory board member at Privateer Rum beginning in September 2020. That connection, combined with the shared property and surname, points to a long-standing relationship.
Privateer describes Andrew as the strategist behind the company’s direction, working closely with his team to produce what they call “one of the finest rums in the world.” His professional background includes time in tech, academia, and public education before entering the spirits business.
He is also a 2009 graduate of Harvard’s Special Studies Program and received the Intellectual Contribution/Faculty Tribute Award for his mentorship, leadership, and involvement in student government and alumni outreach.
The $2.2 Million Rye Property
In February 2025, Kristin and her hubby, Andrew, purchased a two-story, four-bedroom New Englander-style home in Rye, New Hampshire, for $2.2 million. The property sits just minutes from the Atlantic coast and is listed under both names as “husband and wife.”
That same month, they sold another four-bedroom house they had acquired in April 2024 for $1.05 million.
What Is Andrew Cabot’s Net Worth as Privateer Rum CEO?
Cabot’s exact net worth hasn’t been disclosed publicly, but available financial data and his executive position give a strong basis for estimation.
As of May 2025, Privateer Rum’s annual revenue reached approximately $1.8 million. However, some business databases place the company’s revenue as high as $10 million, likely reflecting its best-performing periods.
The company has also invested heavily in infrastructure, including a reported $111,300 on IT systems, according to figures cited by Aberdeen.
As both CEO and founder, Cabot likely draws an executive-level salary and holds a significant ownership stake in the company. Combined with his earlier experience in tech and other sectors, his net worth is estimated between $1 million and $5 million.
He Had Been Married Twice Before Kristin
Before his current relationship with Kristin, Andrew had already been married twice. As reported by the Daily Mail, public records show Cabot first married a woman named Maud in 1993. The former couple had two children together before separating in 2011 and finalizing their divorce in 2013.
Kristin was even photographed with Andrew’s son Henry, 30, in social media posts—appearing to blend in with the family. She wore a wedding ring at the event, something noticeably absent during her cozy Coldplay moment with Byron.
Andrew married again in 2014 to Julie, but that relationship also ended, with divorce proceedings filed in 2018.
Kristin’s Ex-Husband Ken Thornby
Ken Thornby, formerly married to Kristin Cabot, has spent decades building major names in the sportswear industry. He currently serves as President of Middie Back Inc., taking charge of strategy and direction since 2020.
Before that, Thornby worked as a general manager at New Balance. He also held senior roles at Adidas for over 15 years, including category marketing director. During his time there, Ken oversaw product development and team partnerships with major organizations like the NBA, WNBA, and top college programs.
