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Jason Knauf Named CEO of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize

Knauf succeeds founding CEO Hannah Jones as the environmental initiative enters its next phase, with preparations underway for the Rio de Janeiro awards in November.

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Overview

  • Jason Knauf, a former royal aide and trustee of the Earthshot Prize, has been appointed as its new CEO, effective immediately.
  • Hannah Jones, the inaugural CEO, will step down this summer after leading the organization for four years and building it into a globally recognized initiative.
  • The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, awards £1 million annually to five projects addressing critical environmental challenges such as climate solutions and ocean revival.
  • The fifth Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony will take place in November in Rio de Janeiro, marking the event's first appearance in South America and coinciding with the COP30 climate summit.
  • Knauf’s appointment follows a notable career in royal service, including his role as communications secretary for Prince William and his involvement in a 2018 bullying complaint against Meghan Markle.