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Prince Harry steps down as BetterUp chief impact officer after five years
The Duke of Sussex has transitioned from chief impact officer to senior adviser at the US-based mental health company BetterUp, concluding a five-year tenure in the executive role. The move comes as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently returned to the United Kingdom with their children.
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Prince Harry has relinquished his position as chief impact officer at BetterUp, the mental health and coaching platform based in the United States, after serving in the role for five years. He will assume a senior adviser position at the company, marking a shift in his executive responsibilities.
During his tenure as chief impact officer, the Duke of Sussex reportedly received an annual compensation of $1 million. His departure from the primary leadership role reflects a strategic transition in his involvement with the organization, though he will maintain an advisory capacity.
The timing of Harry's move coincides with his recent return to the United Kingdom alongside Meghan Markle and their children, raising questions about how his professional commitments will evolve. The transition to a senior adviser role suggests a reduced operational involvement while maintaining a connection to the company's mission and direction.
BetterUp, which specializes in coaching and mental health services, has not issued an immediate public statement regarding Harry's role change or details about his successor as chief impact officer. The development marks another chapter in the Duke's portfolio of professional and philanthropic endeavors since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020.