Prince Harry has just taken up a position as an executive for a Silicon Valley tech startup. The Duke of Sussex will take on the role of chief impact officer of BetterUp Inc., a company with a stated focus on mental wellness and life coaching.
"We are energized by his model of inspiration and impact through action," wrote CEO Alexi Robichaux in a blog post on Tuesday. "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 responsible for founding the Invictus Games, which uses sport to encourage recovery, support rehabilitation and create awareness for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. He also launched Sentebale, an organization that supports the mental health and wellbeing of young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.
"As a member of the BetterUp executive team, Prince Harry will expand on the work he’s been doing for years, as he educates and inspires our community and champions the importance of focusing on preventative mental fitness and human potential worldwide," Robichaux added.
Harry, who has used the app before, shared that he aimed to use his new role to create awareness around mental health.
"As BetterUp’s first Chief Impact Officer, my 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 said. "And my hope is to help people develop their inner strength, resilience, and confidence."
Harry is expected to advocate publicly on topics related to mental health while also having input in product strategy decisions and charitable contributions, according to CNN. It is not clear how much he will be paid.
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