Prince Harry, who is no longer a member of the royal family, has a new job: executive at a Silicon Valley startup.
The Duke of Sussex will become head of impact at BetterUp Inc., the fast-growing mental health and training company the company plans to announce on Tuesday.
The role is the latest foray into business for the Duke who, with his wife, Meghan Markle, resigned from the roles as full-time working members of the British monarchy and has taken advantage of his celebrity with a number of lucrative offers. in recent months.
“I intend to help create impact on people’s lives,” Prince Harry said in an email response to questions about why he is taking on the job. “Proactive coaching provides endless possibilities for personal development, greater awareness and a better, global life.”
In BetterUp’s position, Prince Harry is expected to be involved in initiatives such as product strategy decisions and charitable contributions, and to publicly advocate for issues related to mental health.