Prince Harry has landed his first job since giving up his Royal Family duties, as the new chief impact officer for a tech company in California’s Silicon Valley.
According to report, BetterUp, a company focused on employee coaching and mental health services, announced on Tuesday that it had hired Harry in an executive role. The Duke of Sussex’s spokesperson confirmed the new role in a statement to media.
In a statement by Prince Harry that was released by the company, he said that as BetterUp’s first Chief Impact Officer, his goal is to lift up critical dialogues around mental health, build supportive and compassionate communities, and foster an environment for honest and vulnerable conversations.
He also hopes to help people develop their inner strength, resilience, and confidence.
He added that he has worked with a BetterUp coach and found it to be an invaluable experience.
BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux said he was drawn to the prince’s model of inspiration and impact through action.
Robichaux also said in the company’s statement that as a true citizen of the world, he has dedicated his life’s work to bringing attention to the diverse needs of people everywhere and advocating for mental health initiatives.
Harry is listed on the company’s leadership team page as Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex – Chief Impact Officer. His name appears third on the list of more than two dozen executives, behind only the company’s co-founders.
Harry’s bio on the site describes him as a humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate, and environmentalist. It also cites his charity work through his Archewell Foundation.
It’s unclear what kind of salary the prince will make, but his new job is one of several business ventures he and wife Meghan Markle have launched since leaving the United Kingdom early last year. The couple initially landed in British Columbia before securing a mansion in California, where they now reside.
