Meghan Markle, Prince Harry part ways with execs at Archewell

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have parted ways with the executives who played a major role in their Archewell organisation’s biggest projects for 2022.

The Duke of Sussex, 38, and the Duchess, 41, decided to attend with Oscar-winning producer Ben Browning overseeing the couple record-breaking Netflix documentary series, “Harry and Meghan,” variety reported friday.

According to the publication, Browning’s deal – who was head of internal content at Archwell Productions – is about to expire. No reason was given as to why the renewal was not done.

Meanwhile, Fara Taylor, who led the marketing campaign for “Harry and Meghan,” Markle’s podcast, “Archetypes,” and Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” is also set to “transition out of her role” later this year. is ready.

The announcement stated that neither Browning nor Taylor would be replaced.

Markle and Harry’s global press secretary Ashley Hansen said in a statement about the exit, “Ben and Fara have been integral to the creation and execution of many critically and commercially acclaimed projects during their tenure together.

“They have expertly delivered content and campaigns that have exceeded expectations and made a mark within the cultural zeitgeist.”

The Archwell head of communications continued to rave about her soon-to-be ex-colleagues, saying: “They have been instrumental in helping tell the Duke and Duchess’ stories so far and the couple are hugely grateful for their support on those important days.” Watch’ projects, as they now look ahead.

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Hansen’s team is also set to see some changes as Miranda Barbot was named director of global communications and press secretary, and Maren Thomas was named manager of communications, per Variety.

Additional new employees include Serena Regan as head of podcasts and Shauna Knapp as co-executive director of the Archewell Foundation, the philanthropic arm.

The executive overhaul of the Archewell organization comes just as Harry and Markle assume greater control of their organisation.

The Royals announced in December 2022 that they would be “full leadership of their company” after Archwell President Mandana Dayani stepped down.

Dayani’s exit was said to be a “mutually planned” decision.

Page Six also exclusively reported at the time that Markle’s podcast producer Rebecca Sananes was moving on.

Sources previously told us that the departure of the Sunanes was part of a larger development plan for the Sussexes’ brand.