Overview
- Sarah Fosmo, previously an assistant to Bill Gates, has been appointed as Meghan Markle's first chief of staff to oversee her Netflix series, product line, and podcast.
- Lianne Cashin, a veteran of Archewell, has been promoted to adviser for Prince Harry, following the departure of his previous chief of staff, Josh Kettler, after a three-month trial period.
- The Sussexes have faced scrutiny for high staff turnover, with at least 18 senior staff members leaving since their 2018 marriage, including several since their move to California.
- Fosmo brings over a decade of experience managing operations for high-profile figures, including Gates and Tony Robbins, while Cashin has steadily risen through Archewell's ranks since its founding.
- These appointments are positioned as a strategic effort to stabilize their team and support their ambitious personal, media, and philanthropic ventures.