Overview
- Meredith Maines stepped down after roughly 10 months in the chief communications officer role and said she will pursue a new opportunity in 2026.
- A spokesperson confirmed Maines and US-based Method Communications have concluded their work with the Sussexes.
- Reporting indicates the couple do not plan to appoint a new chief communications officer, with UK/Europe comms lead Liam Maguire assuming a broader role.
- Industry reports say a U.S. agency is believed to be lined up to replace Method for American operations, which has not been officially confirmed.
- The exit continues a pattern of turnover, with outlets counting Maines as the 11th publicist to leave the Sussexes’ orbit in five years.